Inaugural Hugh and Mary Darragh Scholar named
Wollongong pharmacist’s leadership in quality use of medicines and excellence in disease-state management earn him $10,000 scholarship The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Foundation has named Mo’men Garybeh as the inaugural recipient …
‘Cultural safety is not an add-on’
Harm prevention, workforce sustainability and culturally safe health care are important areas for Ahpra to focus on, says the Australian Pharmacy Council The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has welcomed and …
The week in review
Fuel crisis looms for suppliers, sunscreen review on the way and Monash continues to shine in university rankings were among our readers’ picks this week Pharmaceutical wholesalers are engaging with …
The week in review
Soaring pharmacy applications, hospital pharmacists face pay cut and a robbery on the same day as a premier’s visit were among our hot topics this week Despite warnings that pharmacies …
Have you experienced gender-based safety issues at work?
As the nature of pharmacists’ work changes to include more home medicines reviews and other private consultations, are members of this highly feminised profession at risk? Late in 2025, a …
MedsAware Week: the facts and the fictions
In 2026, Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) is asking pharmacists to consider: are you MedsAware or misinformed? MedsAware Week (16-20 March 2026) is looking at the issue of misinformation, highlighting that …
IPA appoints new merchandise, marketing GM
IPA has hired a former leader from 7-Eleven and other big retailers Independent Pharmacies Australia (IPA) has announced the appointment of Paul Church as its general manager of merchandise and …
‘Where profitability is won or lost’
As we approach APP2026, one technology provider’s CEO has shared insights about where he sees opportunities for pharmacists in an increasingly competitive market Retail performance has emerged as the key …
The week in review
The call for general practice pharmacists, D-day for Infinity offers and changes to Tasmania’s vaccination rules were among the popular topics this week The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners …
Commitment to innovation and regional healthcare reaps reward
South Australian pharmacy takes top honour at TWC 2026 Heart Awards TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) Clare in South Australia has been named as the network’s National Pharmacy of the Year award winner. The regional store …
World news wrapup: 5 March 2026
Legal action over medicine importation scheme; a surprise benefit of weight loss drugs; shortages continue United States: Pharmaceutical giant Novartis and biotech Genentech are suing a company over a scheme …
‘Powering through old stock’ post a joke, Tribunal hears
A cosmetic surgeon has had his bid to practise under fewer conditions knocked back, as a tribunal hears reports of expired medicines being used and significant hygiene problems The Queensland …