Breaking News
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NSW Health alert on parasite illness
Thursday | Feb 15 2024AFTER a recent steep increase in cryptosporidiosis cases across the state, NSW Health has strongly advised the general public not to swim for at least two weeks after they've had diarrhoea.
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8CPA negotiations tough
Wednesday | Feb 14 2024THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has stated that it "will not agree to cuts on cuts for patients or community pharmacies" as it hammers out the 8th Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA).
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LPG swims Cole Classic
Wednesday | Feb 14 2024LIFE Pharmacy Group (LPG) team members have helped raise more than $77,000 for breast cancer research in one of the world's most celebrated ocean swim events.
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Vitura’s new proven hand at the helm
Wednesday | Feb 14 2024VITURA Health appointed Robert Iervasi (pictured) as Independent Chair and a Non-Executive Director of its Board yesterday, replacing Dr Marcia Walker who had held the position of Interim Chair since Sep last year.
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CARe-MED project to reduce errors
Tuesday | Feb 13 2024PHARMACISTS will partner with patients and doctors in a new national project to reduce patient medication errors that frequently occur during hospital stays.
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Aurora buys Medreleaf
Tuesday | Feb 13 2024MEDRELEAF Australia has been acquired by Aurora Cannabis, a global medical cannabis company.
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PSA awards ACT talent
Monday | Feb 12 2024THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has recognised the Australian Capital Territory's top pharmacists as part of the 2024 PSA Excellence Awards in Canberra on Sat (PD breaking news).
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Hundreds use 24/7 store
Monday | Feb 12 2024MORE than 440 people visited or contacted Norwood National Pharmacies at night in its first week operating 24/7, showing a strong demand for after-hours medication and health advice.
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PD breaking news – ACT pharmacists recognised with Excellence Awards
Saturday | Feb 10 2024PSA awards its top talent.
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Consultation on new Aged Care Act
Friday | Feb 9 2024THE Department of Health has announced that a new Aged Care Act will be introduced to Parliament this year, with a further amendment bill to be put forward to establish the Support at Home program to start in 2025.