‘This is not theoretical – it’s practical’
Pharmacy groups show united front in support of autonomous pharmacist prescribing at the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s forum “The system needs pharmacists to work to their full scope to …
EBOS plots TerryWhite expansion
TerryWhite Chemmart to be a cornerstone of wholesaler’s healthcare strategy EBOS expects its TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) franchise will continue to expand in the 2026 financial year, shareholders have been told. …
TGA issues vape warning to online delivery services
Food delivery platforms issued a clear warning not to breach Australian laws by promoting or supplying vaping products The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is working with two “well-known companies” to …
Virtual pharmacy service expands
Virtual pre-admission pharmacy service to ensure rural patients receive the same level of care as those in metro areas The Western Australia Country Health Service is rolling out its virtual …
Pharmacy presents united front on prescribing
“A national endorsement for pharmacist prescribing is the next logical step in… evolving practice to meet the needs and demands of patients and across our health system,” a pharmacy leader …
Butler backs sunscreen safety
“One ingredient and one lab in particular overseas”, behind sunscreen recalls, Minister reveals Australians are being urged to continue using sunscreen this summer, despite a number of products being recalled, …
Overseas-trained pharmacists seek fairer pathway
Petition calls for the Australian Pharmacy Council to introduce a renewal process to extend the validity of KAPS/OPRA qualifications The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is being urged to “reconsider the …
Wholesaler opens new western Sydney DC
Six down, two to go – Symbion opens Kemps Creek distribution centre to service its 1500 NSW-based customers Pharmacy wholesaler, Symbion, has announced the opening of its sixth new distribution …
SA vote a ‘milestone to strengthen’ PSA
South Australian pharmacists voted to wind up PSA SA Inc and transfer assets to Canberra Members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s South Australia Incorporated (PSA SA Inc) have backed …
Vapes seized during roadside test
Highway patrol officers conducting roadside testing seized 1760 vapes, 237 cartons of cigarettes and tobacco Police charged a 33-year-old man after discovering more than $115,000 worth of allegedly stolen …
Department issues direction over 17 vape ads
‘Candy Store’ given one hour to remove all advertising of vaping goods following breach of Therapeutic Goods Act The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has issued an advertising …
Authorities disrupt illicit vape supplies
Multi-agency operation swoops on illegal vape storage and distribution sites The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is continuing its crackdown on illicit vapes, seizing more than $3 million worth of vaping …