Pharmacy Daily | PD for Thu 02 Apr 2026

PD for Thu 02 Apr 2026

Vaccination coverage decline continues, PSA launches guide to support autism, new RSV initiative for WA, and more

Fair Work rules to abolish junior adult pay rates

IN a decision announced yesterday, the Fair Work Commission has moved to abolish junior pay rates for young adult employees in pharmacy, retail and fast food industries, while maintaining them for minors, with staged changes over four years to come into effect from Dec this year.

National Pain Alliance launched

ORGANISATIONS and stakeholders representing patients living with chronic pain have launched a National Pain Alliance, with the aim of establishing pain as a national priority within Australia’s health, disability and ageing reform agendas.

AdPha celebrates residency milestone

ADVANCED Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) is celebrating a major milestone as pharmacist Yue Kee Wong became the 500th graduate of the Resident Training Program.

New CEO for GMBA

THE Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (GBMA) has announced the appointment of Nikki Lorenz as its new chief executive officer, commencing 13 Apr.

Optimising MHR viewing platforms

THE Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has collaborated with the Australian Digital Health Agency to develop a new guide on improving user experience in My Health Record (MHR) viewing platforms in time-critical settings.

New PBS options for HAE, heart failure

CSL has announced the listing of Andembry (garadacimab) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the routine prevention of recurrent hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks in eligible patients.

PD for Wed 01 Apr 2026

Fair Work rules to abolish junior adult pay rates, AdPha marks residency training milestone, National Pain Alliance launched, and more

PD Supplier Update – Be prepared for winter with APOHEALTH – promotion available now

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Darragh legacy honoured

THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Foundation has named Wollongong community pharmacist Mo’men Garybeh (pictured) as the recipient of the inaugural Hugh and Mary Darragh Postgraduate Scholarship.