In this article, originally published in the March/April 2026 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian Lawyers Consultant Georgina Odell gives a…
Insights Sectors: Pharmacy
Apr 1, 2026
INSIGHT: Set-off clauses: Are they still worth the paper they’re written on?
In this article, the full version of which was originally published in the January/February 2026 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian…
Mar 6, 2026
INSIGHT: The OAIC is auditing privacy policies – is your community pharmacy compliant?
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has announced a targeted privacy policy audit program, examining whether businesses’ privacy…
Dec 16, 2025
INSIGHT: New enforcement powers under the Privacy Act
In this article, originally published in the November/December 2025 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian Lawyers Special Counsel Hayley Bowman, Principal…
Nov 4, 2025
INSIGHT: Navigating the rules: Setting up a PBS pharmacy in a large medical centre
In this article, originally published in the September/October 2025 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian Lawyers Consultant Georgina Odell outlines the…
Mar 17, 2025
INSIGHT: Unlocking your opportunities – Buying a pharmacy business
One of the greatest opportunities open to Australian registered pharmacists is the ability to purchase your own pharmacy business. Owning…
Oct 1, 2024
INSIGHT: Non-prescription vapes to roll out in pharmacies for smoking cessation and nicotine dependence management
Key takeaways From 1 October 2024, patients over the age of 18 will be able to access therapeutic vapes with…
Aug 27, 2024
INSIGHT: Starting & Finishing Strong: Pharmacists and body corporates – the pros and cons from a tax and legal point of view
Pharmacists’ body corporates have grown in popularity since restrictions around their uses were removed many years ago. In this article,…
Jul 9, 2024
INSIGHT: Starting & Finishing Strong: The value of pharmacy partnerships and shareholder agreements
With a strong common vision for success, many pharmacists will enter a business partnership with trusted friends or colleagues. In…
Jul 6, 2024
INSIGHT: The ‘Right to Disconnect’ – what pharmacy employers need to know
Employees will soon have the legal right to disconnect from work communications outside of their working hours. In this article,…
May 3, 2024
INSIGHT: Privacy Awareness Week 2024 | Understanding transparency, accountability and security
Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2024 is an annual campaign led by the Australian privacy regulator, the Office of the Australian…