CWH shines light on women’s mental health
Discounter raises $2.4 million for women’s mental health organisation, the Liptember Foundation Chemist Warehouse has continued its 15-year association with the foundation, running a national in-store and online campaign to …
‘We’ve really pushed the envelope’
Pharmacy 777 Pilbara recognised as Rural/Remote Health Employer of the Year A group of pharmacies in WA’s Pilbara region has been selected as the Rural/Remote Health Employer of the Year …
Pharmx rolls out new ‘Marketplace’
Pharmacy technology provider expands its influence on the sector’s value chain with new order system Pharmxchange’s ordering platform is to be deprecated in favour of Pharmx’s Marketplace. In an announcement …
The week in review
Pressure on medicine supplies, efforts to stop illegal vaping and leader announced for the First Nations Pharmacy Network were among our top stories this week Causes of drug shortages include …
Guild leader to head international body
Twomey named as new World Pharmacy Council president The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s national president, Professor Trent Twomey, has been appointed as the new president of the World Pharmacy Council. …
Pharmacists recognised for excellence
State Guild branches have paid homage to recipients of national pharmacy awards Victoria, South Australia and Queensland have honoured the pharmacists and pharmacies who have been recognised with national awards …
The week in review
Pharmacy’s united front on prescribing, the key to welcoming patients and overseas-trained pharmacists seeking a fairer pathway were among the stories that had our readers talking this week Top pharmacy …
Presolol 100 SSSI extended
Pharmacists get green light to substitute Presolol 100 until the end of the year, with shortage set to continue The shortage of Presolol 100 (labetalol hydrochloride 100 mg) tablets is …
Empagliflozin PBS population expanded
Eligible patients more than doubled in line with largest trial on SGLT-2 inhibitors in CKD The PBS listing of Jardiance (empagliflozin 10mg) will be significantly expanded to include a broader …
Sigma makes post-merger aged care play
Wholesaler to strengthen aged care offer with medication packing systems appointment Sigma Healthcare is set to target Australia’s aged care sector with the recruitment of former Fred IT ehealth …
World News wrapup – 23 October 2025
Chemist Warehouse’s international expansion continues with a new Irish store; system outage hits US pharmacy giant; close to half of British pharmacists are not accessing career support Wexford, Ireland: Australian …
Poll: Are you excited about AI, or worried?
It’s often a polarising subject – what’s the future of artificial intelligence, is it ethical and what applications could it have for your job? We want to know what you …