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PSA chief steps down
Friday | Dec 19 2025THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) announced yesterday that its chief executive officer, Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Morris, had given notice that he is resigning (PD Breaking News).
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Narrative of ‘safer nicotine’ must end, experts say
Friday | Dec 19 2025A NEW expert consensus report by international researchers has concluded that nicotine is toxic for the heart and blood vessels, regardless of whether it is consumed via a vape, pouch, shisha or cigarette.
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Infinity under administration
Thursday | Dec 18 2025WESFARMERS Health Chief Customer Officer Richard Pearson yesterday informed Priceline Pharmacy franchisees that receivers and administrators have been appointed for 54 Infinity pharmacies (PD breaking news).
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Helping those who fall through the cracks
Thursday | Dec 18 2025IN AN eye-opening and inspiring session at the recent AdPha Medicines Management 2025 (MM2025) conference, the medical director of the Uniting Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC) in Sydney, Dr Marianne Jauncey (pictured), shared lessons in practical support pharmacists can provide for members of society who have fallen through the cracks.
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AI meets ADHD prescribing reform
Thursday | Dec 18 2025AI expert Alexander Amatus (pictured) provides insights into what pharmacists should watch for as GP access to ADHD medication prescribing expands.
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Top 10 drugs for 2024-25
Wednesday | Dec 17 2025PHARMACEUTICAL Benefits Scheme (PBS) data for the financial year 2024-25 has revealed some new entries in the top 10 most expensive drugs in terms of cost to government, with COVID antivirals dropping out.
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Sexual misconduct on record
Wednesday | Dec 17 2025THE Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have announced changes to the way sexual misconduct is reported on the public register of practitioners, commencing early next year.
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Ross River virus mosquito warning
Wednesday | Dec 17 2025HOLIDAY makers are being urged to stay vigilant against mosquito bites this summer, as warmer temperatures heighten the risk of Ross River virus outbreaks, especially in riverland and coastal regions.
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Aussie men’s health clinic goes global
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025PIONEERING pharmacist-led men's health initiative, Men's Health Downunder (MHDU), has expanded internationally and is now starting to provide the same expert services in a number of locations across the Republic of Ireland.
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Nursing’s new voice at AMH
Tuesday | Dec 16 2025IN A move that reflects the expanded scope of practice in nursing, the Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH) has appointed Nurse Practitioner Peter Cirocco (pictured) to its Editorial Advisory Committee, continuing its commitment to the evolving needs of health professionals.
