Guild director puts culinary skills to the test
Pharmacy Guild of Australia executive director, Gerard Benedet, swapped strategy meetings for the heat of the kitchen to raise funds for OzHarvest Benedet joined nine other business leaders to put …
Court backs Council in Blooms dispute
Landmark ruling finds banner group’s licence agreement would give it a financial interest in a prospective member The Supreme Court of NSW has backed the Pharmacy Council of NSW’s decision …
Doctors flag concerns of scope of practice training
AMA warns additional training for pharmacists could put patients at risk, as state government makes investment in expanding scope of practice Moves to provide government subsidies for up to $8,500 …
‘Significant and long overdue’ lease changes proposed
Amendments to retail leasing legislation before a state parliament to save the pharmacy sector ‘hundreds of millions’ Proposed changes to retail rental laws in NSW have the potential to …
Pharmacy continues to drive health spending
Household spending on healthcare is on the rise, while consumers are tightening their purse strings when it comes to recreation and education, new data shows Healthcare spending is continuing to …
Guild names ACT’s top pharmacy
Standard setter claims ACT Pharmacy of the Year crown The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s ACT branch celebrated its star performers at its annual dinner tonight (Wednesday 15 October 2025), with …
Demand outstrips supply for community pharmacists
Data from Jobs and Skills Australia shows community pharmacists continue to be in short supply across all jurisdictions Pharmacists will remain on Australia’s Occupation Shortage List, despite historic numbers being …
‘Seek professional advice’
Pharmacy owners are being urged to engage with their advisers early, as new licensing scheme comes into force Owners of existing pharmacies are being encouraged to prepare themselves for new …
Innovator inducted into ‘Hall of Fame’
Driving force behind pharmacy skincare brand Ego Pharmaceuticals, Dr Jane Oppenheim, joins the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Oppenhein was inducted in the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame’s Honour Roll …
Women in pharmacy face systemic and structural challenges
Workplace safety, insufficient work-life balance and barriers to leadership listed among issues facing women in pharmacy, an international report reveals Close to 50% of female pharmacists around the world have …
Verrocchi takes substantial stake in HMC
Chemist Warehouse co-founder takes major holding in former Sigma backer Billionaire pharmacist, Mario Verrocchi, has become a substantial shareholder in asset management firm, HMC Capital. A notice to the …
Is Australia over-promising and under-delivering for overseas pharmacists?
Limited intern opportunities are hampering overseas pharmacists’ from joining the pharmacy workforce, Guild leader says Record numbers of overseas-trained pharmacists are looking to bring their skills and experience to Australia, …