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2 weeks ago | 
ajp.com.au | Sheshtyn Paola |Vincent Chua |Leopold Hamulczyk |Pj Foster
Tanya Plibersek fronts at a pharmacy for her flu shot Federal Minister for the Environment and Water and Member for Sydney Tanya Plibersek attended Adore Compounding Pharmacy in Rozelle this week for her flu vaccination. “Winter’s approaching, I’m on the campaign trail so I’m meeting a lot of people. Flu shots are a really goodThis content is restricted to registered users only. If you have already registered on the AJP website please login below, Or you can Register for free.
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2 weeks ago | 
ajp.com.au | Kate Cowling |Vincent Chua |Leopold Hamulczyk |Pj Foster
Australia’s second-largest private hospital operator and rumoured takeover target says it’s willing to hand back a Sydney hospital to the state Healthscope, which operates 38 private hospitals, has recently been preparing for sale after its lenders agreed to a pause in its interest payments after it amassed $1.6bn in debt. This week, the operator saidThis content is restricted to registered users only.
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3 weeks ago | 
ajp.com.au | Chris Brooker |Paul Sapardanis |Michael Khoo |Vincent Chua
A leading vaginal gel will remain as a Pharmacist Only medicine, the TGA rules, while products containing deadly nightshade will be restricted to use in young children A move to reschedule astrodrimer sodium vaginal gels for the treatment, relief and prevention of bacterial vaginosis has been rejected by the TGA's regulatory committee. The recently releasedThis content is restricted to registered users only.
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4 weeks ago | 
ajp.com.au | Michael Khoo |Vincent Chua |Anthony Zehetner |Megan Haggan
Pre-election budget’s cheaper medicines promise in spotlight, the numbers on 60-day dispensing and the “perverse outcomes” of price disclosure were among the topics that had pharmacists talking this week With the election called for May 3, both Labor and the Coalition shared their spending plans on health and small business. The Government delivered its budgetThis content is restricted to registered users only.
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4 weeks ago | 
ajp.com.au | Kate Cowling |Michael Khoo |Vincent Chua |Anthony Zehetner
Soul Patts chairman and rich-lister Robert Millner has indirectly lifted his share in the diversified investment house, a week after it declared an increase in its half-year profit Soul Patts, which began as an Australian pharmacy owner and now holds large positions in some of its previously-purchased pharmacies, lifted its statutory net profit after taxThis content is restricted to registered users only.
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4 weeks ago | 
ajp.com.au | Megan Haggan |Michael Khoo |Vincent Chua |Anthony Zehetner
Now that the federal election has been called, one pharmacy stakeholder is calling for better ways to manage shortages and discontinuations – among other priorities Following the Prime Minister’s Friday (28 March) announcement that the federal election would be held on 3 May, Advanced Pharmacy Australia said in a statement that it was vital thatThis content is restricted to registered users only. If you have already registered on the AJP website please login below, Or you can Register for free.
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4 weeks ago | 
ajp.com.au | Megan Haggan |Michael Khoo |Vincent Chua |Anthony Zehetner
Independent Pharmacies Australia has officially launched its first branded pharmacy, Broadbeach Day & Night Chemist, during the Guild’s APP2025 conference The group says that this is a major milestone in the evolution of independent community pharmacies. Timed to coincide with the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference & Trade Exhibition, this unveiling showcases IPA’s commitment to strengtheningThis content is restricted to registered users only.
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4 weeks ago | 
ajp.com.au | Megan Haggan |Vincent Chua |Anthony Zehetner |Ritche Andit
FIP has launched a new Artificial Intelligence Toolkit for Pharmacy, aimed at providing pharmacists with a comprehensive, practical guide to integrating AI into daily practice Developed by the International Pharmaceutical Federation Technology Advisory Group and its Working Group on AI, the toolkit offers structured guidance on AI adoption, covering ethical considerations, implementation strategies, regulatory compliance,This content is restricted to registered users only.
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1 month ago | 
ajp.com.au | Sonal Patel |Dan Abedini |patrick Mahony |Vincent Chua
Pharmacists are well-positioned to manage acute cases of conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis is a common condition with various aetiologies, including viral, bacterial, allergic or irritant origins. Effective management of conjunctivitis requires the ability to differentiate between the distinct types of conjunctivitis and recommend appropriate treatment options. By Dr Sonal Patel BPharm, GCPH, PhD, MACP Learning objectives AfterThis content is restricted to registered users only.
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1 month ago | 
ajp.com.au | Chris Brooker |patrick Mahony |Vincent Chua |Siya Etzebeth
TGA delegate overturns interim decisions on schedule changes to products containing widely used ingredients The Therapeutic Goods Administration's (TGA) medicines scheduling committee has overturned previous interim decisions on scheduling products containing Green tea extract and Wild Cherry Bark. The TGA delegate has decided to "set aside" an interim decision to not amend the Poisons StandardThis content is restricted to registered users only.
