Headlines
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Ketamine no help for chronic pain
Thursday | Aug 21 2025THE off-label use of ketamine to treat chronic pain is not supported by scientific evidence, a new Cochrane review led by UNSW researchers has found.
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Lack of dysphagia awareness hard to swallow
Thursday | Aug 21 2025A MONASH University-led research review found that awareness of dysphagia - swallowing disorders that impair our innate ability to swallow food, drinks, medicine, and saliva - was low and needs to improve.
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Lp(a) testing can save lives
Thursday | Aug 21 2025ROUTINE testing for a specific lipoprotein known as Lp(a) would be a cost-effective way to significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and save lives, according to an international research taskforce.
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Productivity prevention focus hailed
Wednesday | Aug 20 2025THE Productivity Commission has recommended prioritising prevention programs to combat chronic conditions in its interim report, Delivering quality care more efficiently, a position welcomed by public health and patient peak bodies.
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CSL to shed staff despite strong results
Wednesday | Aug 20 2025CSL has released its FY2025 results, with the company recording a "strong performance", with 5% revenue growth and a 17% increase in net profit after tax for the year.
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WholeLife recognises achievers
Wednesday | Aug 20 2025WHOLELIFE Pharmacy & Healthfoods honoured the outstanding achievements of its people and partners at its annual WholeLife Awards Dinner, held at Crown Sydney as part of the 2025 WholeLife Conference (PD 19 Aug).
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GPs call for pharmacists in practice
Tuesday | Aug 19 2025PHARMACISTS are routinely co-located in GP clinics in the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand and several other countries - so why not Australia?.
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New model of care unveiled
Tuesday | Aug 19 2025COMPLETE Care Pharmacy has launched a new model of care in its Landsborough Qld store, showcasing how pharmacists can deliver comprehensive healthcare services while maximising their full scope of practice capabilities.
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WholeLife conference in full swing
Tuesday | Aug 19 2025THE 2025 WholeLife Pharmacy & Healthfoods Conference is currently in full swing at the luxurious Crown Towers Sydney, bringing together pharmacists, retail leaders, suppliers and store teams from across Australia under this year's theme, 'The Power of Possibility'.
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“Be present, truly listen, and connect”
Tuesday | Aug 19 2025THIS year has been a big year for Victorian pharmacist Sara Murdock (pictured), who took out the 2025 Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Victorian Pharmacist of the Year (PD 02 Jun) and the Patients Australia Outstanding Community Pharmacist 2025 (PD 07 Aug).
