Vaginal ring resupply now in scope
State updates its pharmacist-delivered hormonal contraception continuation service to include resupply of the vaginal ring and depot injection Pharmacists in NSW have been given the green light to resupply a broader range of …
Push benefits of flu vax: Kidd
Health professionals are being urged to promote flu vaccination to support patient decision-making “Your recommendation to your patients is one of the most influential drivers of vaccination acceptance”, Australia’s Chief …
Pharmacy and photography: a trip down memory lane
For generations of Australians a visit to their local pharmacy was a final stop at the end of a beach holiday or a family get together, dropping off their photographic …
Infinity losses hit Paragon Care
Wholesaler flags potential future loss, following Infinity Pharmacy Group collapse Paragon Care has included an “expense for the full provision against the debt owed by the Infinity Group” in its financial results for the first half of …
Wound gel recall
Packaging problems prompt recall of multiple batches of a wound care gel The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has confirmed that 16 batches of Comvita Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel, over concerns that packaging may …
Zimstat SSSI extended
Shortages of Alphapharm’s Zimstat 5 mg tablets are forecast to continue The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced the extension of the Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) for Zimstat (simvastatin) 5 mg tablets, to 31 May …
A multi-million dollar collapse
Christmas cheer was in short supply at Wesfarmers Health in December 2025, as its API arm pulled the pin on Priceline Pharmacy’s largest franchisee, writes Nick O’Donoghue Wesfarmers Health says …
Guild Group sells majority stake in insurance arm
Specialist injury claims management, EML, acquires majority stake in Guild Insurance, following months of speculation Guild Group will retain a 30% in its insurance business through a new partnership with Employers Mutual Limited (EML). …
World news wrapup – Thursday 26 February 2026
Taliban moves leave pharmacists to tackle shortages; Canadians unimpressed by ‘No Frills’ expansion plans; “significant concerns” raised over proposed changes to voluntary assisted dying laws Kabul, Afghanistan: Moves by the Taliban to end Afghanistan’s …
Revenue rises as PharmX accelerates growth strategy
Strategic alliance with Sigma to set PharmX up for “revenue diversification and growth”, chief executive tells shareholders Pharmacy ordering platform, PharmX, expects to reap significant benefits from its newly announced partnership with Sigma Healthcare. PharmX reported …
Medicinal cannabis framework ‘not fit for purpose’
Stakeholders flag safety concerns over “outdated, under-regulated and inadequate” unapproved medicinal cannabis framework Submissions to the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA’s) consultation: reviewing the safety and regulatory oversight of unapproved medicinal …
Asian pharmacy giant eyes Infinity
Global health and beauty retail behemoth joins list of suitors looking to acquire collapsed pharmacy group, Infinity One of the largest pharmacy groups in the world, AS Watson, is reportedly considering stepping into the Australian …