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$1.1m health literacy grant for osteoporosis
Thursday | Apr 3 2025A $1.1 million consumer health literacy grant has been awarded to a healthcare collaboration between Healthily, Fred IT Group, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) and Healthy Bones Australia.
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Wesfarmers’ new fulfillment centre
Thursday | Apr 3 2025WESFARMERS Health has opened a new state-of-the-art fulfilment centre in Brisbane, with Federal Treasurer and local member Dr Jim Chalmers officially opening the site in Berrinba on Tue.
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Shingles vax reduces dementia risk
Thursday | Apr 3 2025SHINGLES vaccination reduced the probability of new dementia diagnoses by around one-fifth over seven years, according to a large-scale study from Wales.
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$1.5 billion in uncertified PBS claims
Wednesday | Apr 2 2025THE Department of Health and Aged Care is reminding pharmacists of their legal obligation to certify their claims for the supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines.
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Aussie teen health crisis
Wednesday | Apr 2 2025ALMOST one in two Australian teens are living with a chronic disease or developmental condition, such as ADHD or autism, according to Australian research published today.
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Pill depression risk post-birth
Wednesday | Apr 2 2025WOMEN who start taking a hormonal contraceptive pill soon after childbirth are at a higher risk of developing depression in the first year of their child's life, according to a large Danish study.
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Flu season already off and running
Tuesday | Apr 1 2025CSL Seqirus has announced it has released over seven million influenza vaccine doses to help prepare for a "potentially challenging" flu season (PD 27 Mar).
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Top pharmacists recognised
Tuesday | Apr 1 2025THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) South Australia and Northern Territory branch presented its 2025 Pharmacist Awards on the weekend, highlighting outstanding achievements across a range of categories.
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Quit-smoking drugs likely safe in pregnancy
Tuesday | Apr 1 2025QUIT-SMOKING medicines such as nicotine patches and varenicline do not increase the risk of major birth defects in babies, according to new research from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), UNSW Sydney.
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Study to tackle meds risks in aged care homes
Monday | Mar 31 2025A NEW pharmacist-led study will trial medication safety rounds in aged care homes to prevent medication-induced harm and improve resident care.
