Headlines
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FIP says pharmacy should focus on the people
Thursday | Sep 4 2025THE International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has launched a new policy statement that emphasises the importance of people-centred pharmaceutical care in optimising medication use and improving health outcomes.
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Time to put rural first, says RIPAA
Thursday | Sep 4 2025THE Remote and Isolated Pharmacist Association of Australia (RIPAA) is calling for a strong commitment to boost and upskill the pharmacy workforce across all MM5 to MM7 areas in order to address health inequities in rural and remote communities.
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A welcome to celebrate action and inspiration
Thursday | Sep 4 2025FROM the most experienced healthcare professionals to industry newcomers, last night's Pharmacy Connect 2025 welcome function at the Hyatt Regency Sydney was well attended.
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‘Flying Pharmacist’ raising funds for RFDS
Thursday | Sep 4 2025LIFE Pharmacy Group (LPG) owner, pharmacist and pilot Jack Buckley - a.k.a The Flying Pharmacist - has embarked on a 15-day mission across outback Australia to help raise funds for essential medical equipment for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
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PSA joins global action on AMR
Wednesday | Sep 3 2025THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has joined 75 pharmacy organisations from around the world in calling for urgent action to tackle the rise of antibiotic and other antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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IPA recognises suppliers
Wednesday | Sep 3 2025INDEPENDENT Pharmacies Australia (IPA) hosted its imPACT Partnership Forum and Awards Night last week, showcasing the critical role that supplier partners play for IPA's vision for independent pharmacy.
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Code of ethics consultation opens
Tuesday | Sep 2 2025THE Code of Ethics for Pharmacists is up for renewal, with the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) seeking feedback from pharmacists and health sector stakeholders as it begins the consultation phase of reviewing the code.
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Antimicrobial use rises
Tuesday | Sep 2 2025THE Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released its 2024 data for antimicrobial use in the community, describing the findings as "encouraging".
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Educating patients on pain
Tuesday | Sep 2 2025WITH new regulations around the scheduling of paracetamol pack sizes and the down-scheduling of COX-2 inhibitors coming in this year, consumers are faced with a growing - and potentially confusing - range of pain relief options.
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Whooping cough crisis
Monday | Sep 1 2025PREGNANT women, parents, and caregivers are being urged to ensure they are vaccinated against whooping cough (pertussis), amid a concerning surge in cases across the country.
