World news update – 14 May 2026
Pharmacies facing liquidity problems as war impacts cash flow; funded supervision for 1,200 newly registered pharmacist prescribers; pharmacists score win in bid to drop energy drinks Tehran, Iran: Sharp increases in …
Budget a missed opportunity for pharmacy: PPA
Government’s investment in medicines access and Medicare is a positive, but a union warns the failure to address workforce issues will drive unsafe conditions for pharmacists and patients Professional Pharmacists …
The top 10
The shock twists and turns of the Infinity Pharmacy saga dominated our readers interest over the last month These were the most read stories on our website between 10 April …
Scope expansion an antibiotic resistance risk: RACGP
Medical group describes moves to authorise pharmacist prescribing in the NT as a “third-world scenario” Changes to pharmacists’ scope of practice in the Northern Territory are being described as “deeply concerning on …
Proposed draft update to dementia guidelines
Dementia care has “shifted significantly” say experts as proposed update to dementia clinical practice guidelines opens for consultation The first major draft update to the national clinical guidelines for dementia …
Is PBS spending set to stall?
Despite headline figures, a peak body says PBS expenditure will slow as a share of GDP – and it could have implications for patients Future investment in the pharmaceutical benefits …
Looking into the budget for business
A glance at some of the business measures in the 2026/27 Federal Budget Here are some of the key business-related measures outlined by the government in the 2026 Federal Budget, …
Medicines safety ‘stuck in the last decade’
Lack of funding for pharmacist-led medicines safety programs in the Federal Budget leaves PSA disappointed One of Australia’s top 10 national health priorities is “stuck in the last decade” due to …
Chalmers backs NIPVIP, but says ‘no’ to co-pay freeze
Budget delivers $41.2 million to boost uptake of childhood vaccinations through pharmacy, but no freeze to the PBS general co-payment Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, has revealed the government will invest …
dRx series: Deprescribing NSAIDs in older people
Amy Page and Amanda Quek
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at how and when to consider deprescribing NSAIDS in elderly patients Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended …
‘This is about restoring our lifestyle’: NT chief minister
Pharmacists get green light to diagnose and treat 21 common health conditions in the Northern Territory Amendments to the Northern Territories Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulations 2014, will allow community pharmacists …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Management of obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic and frequently debilitating psychiatric disorder, marked by persistent intrusive thoughts …