Breaking News
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$10k to boost Tas hospital pharmacists
Tuesday | May 28 2024A NEW initiative to support hospital pharmacists in Tasmania was recently announced by the state's Health Minister, Guy Barnett.
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Viatris’ new dynamic portal
Tuesday | May 28 2024VIATRIS Australia has launched a comprehensive learning online portal to support all pharmacists as scope of practice expands.
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Drug shortage worsens
Monday | May 27 2024AUSTRALIA'S extensive medicine shortages are continuing with more than 400 drugs facing deficits, according to the latest data from the TGA.
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Senate push on vape bill
Monday | May 27 2024THE Australian Medical Association (AMA) has aligned with 11 prominent education and parent groups urging legislators to swiftly enact vaping reforms, echoing growing concerns about the adverse effects of vaping on children's health and development.
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Supply crunch with replica drug ban
Friday | May 24 2024PATIENTS who legitimately need compounded Ozempic should still have access to the medication, even if a government ban comes into effect, advises the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF).
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New contraception course
Friday | May 24 2024QUEENSLAND pharmacists can commence their full scope of practice journey with the newly launched Prescribing Hormonal Contraceptives Course by the Australasian College of Pharmacy.
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Aussie CMs’ growth “a success story”
Friday | May 24 2024A SURGE in international and local demand has led to complementary medicines becoming a huge success story for Australia, according to peak body Complementary Medicines Australia.
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J&J latest US talc lawsuit
Thursday | May 23 2024CANCER patients in the US are suing Johnson & Johnson (J&J), accusing it of committing fraud by using a shell company's bankruptcy to settle thousands of lawsuits, reported Reuters.
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LPG, IPA raise $46k for Beyond Blue
Thursday | May 23 2024THE Cavaliers rally team from Life Pharmacy Group (LPG) and the Independent Pharmacies of Australia (IPA) have raised $46,000 for mental health, after taking part recently in Beyond Blue's Bitumen Rally 2024.