News
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GPs slam pharmacist Pill initiation
Monday | Mar 9 2026THE Royal Australian College of GPs has accused the Victorian Government of putting women at risk by allowing pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives (PD 06 Mar).
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Time to talk about STIs?
Monday | Mar 9 2026AS international travel expands to unprecedented levels globally, Australian public health experts are warning that the increase in importation of sexually transmitted infections is presenting a significant public health challenge.
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New tool assists antidepressant choice
Monday | Mar 9 2026A NEW online tool that helps people choose the right antidepressant has resulted in them being more likely to stick with their treatment and experience improvement in symptoms.
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Dispensary control
Monday | Mar 9 2026WORX offers real-time control in the dispensary, helping pharmacists keep track of patients and reduce dispensing bottlenecks.
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TWC’s top suppliers
Monday | Mar 9 2026TERRYWHITE Chemmart recognised outstanding suppliers at this year's HEART Awards last week.
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New flu vax FAQs
Monday | Mar 9 2026THE National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance has updated its flu vaccine FAQs for the 2026 season - learn more HERE.
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New heart failure drug approved
Monday | Mar 9 2026HEART failure patients have another therapy option, with today's announcement that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved Kerendia (finerenone, Bayer) for the treatment of adults with symptomatic heart failure and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) 40%.
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CSL renews pandemic supply contract
Friday | Mar 6 2026IN AN agreement announced yesterday, Australian vaccine manufacturer CSL Seqirus will supply Canada with 15 million doses of Australian-made advanced cell-based vaccines in the event of an influenza pandemic.
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Are you ready for FluMist?
Friday | Mar 6 2026PHARMACEUTICAL Defence Limited (PDL) has issued advice to pharmacists about the administration of the FluMist intranasal flu vaccine.
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CWH returns to Walk 4 Duchenne
Friday | Mar 6 2026FOUNDER of Save Our Sons Duchenne Foundation, Elie Eid, yesterday began a four-day walking challenge to raise vital funds and awareness for Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy.
