Pharmacy’s pre-budget wish list
Removing the cap on HMRs, freezing the general PBS co-payment and introducing a tiered model of the NIPVIP are among the measures professional bodies want to see in tonight’s Federal …
A shortage no more
TGA announces a feared clonidine shortage is no longer on the cards A forecast shortage of Catapres (clonidine) 150 mcg tablets is no longer expected to occur, the Therapeutic Goods …
Outcomes have fallen short of expectations: CSL
CSL share price tumbles to 10-year low on back of US$5 billion asset write-off Australian pharmaceutical and biotechnology firm, CSL, is cutting its full-year revenue and earnings forecasts following a 90-day review by interim chief …
Tuffin to lead palliative care community
PSA launches new community of practice (COP) to support pharmacists delivering end-of-life care Western Australian pharmacist, Penny Tuffin, will chair the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) newly formed Palliative Care …
Bastas makes $100k NAPSA pledge
NAPSA Future Fund gets $100,000 boost with donation from billionaire businessman Dennis Bastas Celebrating its 80th year, the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) is looking to build a $1 million future …
‘Early warning’ on added workload with prescribing
No sign of burnout among prescribing pharmacists in NZ, but a ‘notable proportion’ show evidence of ‘overextension’ A study of New Zealand’s registered prescribing pharmacists has revealed that none of …
The week in review
Pharmacists growing involvement in vaccination confirmed by data, Ahpra revealing its new criminal history standard for registration and honours for pharmacists and a discount giant were among our leading stories …
Sale of Infinity stores moves to next stage
Prospective buyers to break up Infinity Pharmacy Group, as the administrator agrees to exclusivity agreements Negotiations for the sales of all 91 Infinity stores are entering the next phase, with preferred bidders for individual …
Pharmacist pill initiation a ‘desperate stopgap’: Greens
State and territory governments are being accused to creeping “towards a Donald Trump United States approach to healthcare”, by allowing pharmacists to initiate the use of oral contraceptives Celebrating the NSW …
PBS fraudster hit with $70k in legal costs
Fraudster pharmacist’s failed bid to retrieve his collection of supercars costs him $70,000 A Ferrari-loving pharmacist will not have access to his fleet of high-end cars as he awaits sentencing after pleading guilty …
Avoid being hustled
Staff shortages combined with reduced operating hours are increasing pressure on pharmacists while dispensing It’s May 1916 and moves to restrict business hours are having “one not unexpected effect”. the …
Elections bring change to PSA
Established leaders make way for fresh faces on the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s state and territory branch committees New faces are set to join the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) branch committees following elections, …