Headlines
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GLP-1RAs link with eye conditions confirmed
Tuesday | Aug 12 2025TWO large studies published today have confirmed links between GLP-1RAs, the group of diabetes and weight loss drugs that includes Ozempic, and eye conditions.
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MHR serious allergy info shortfall
Tuesday | Aug 12 2025THE accuracy of patients' medication allergy documentation for severe allergies in My Health Record (MHR) is low, creating risk of harm from inadvertent re-exposure to allergenic medications, recent research from Alfred Health suggests.
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PSA backs TGA cannabis action
Monday | Aug 11 2025THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is today launching a public consultation to explore the possibility of expanding the regulation of unapproved medicinal cannabis products, a move welcomed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
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Amcal raises $350k for DV
Monday | Aug 11 2025AMCAL has presented a $200,000 donation to charity partner RizeUp Australia at its recent 10th Anniversary Gala Ball.
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WA expanded scope pilot announced
Friday | Aug 8 2025WESTERN Australia is the latest state to move towards greater access to care from community pharmacists, with WA Minister for Health Meredith Hammat announcing 17 common acute and chronic conditions that will soon be treatable by qualified pharmacists.
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Steroid script fraud warning
Friday | Aug 8 2025PHARMACEUTICAL Defence Limited (PDL) has issued an alert to pharmacists around member reports of prescriptions for large quantities of anabolic steroids, such as testosterone injections.
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Vic pharmacist gets Patients Australia gong
Thursday | Aug 7 2025SARA Murdock, a pharmacist from Pharmacy 777 in Pascoe Vale, Victoria, was awarded Outstanding Community Pharmacist at the 2025 Patients Australia Awards Gala, which recognise individuals and initiatives driving meaningful change in healthcare.
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Phebra founder passes
Thursday | Aug 7 2025PHEBRA Pharmaceuticals has announced the passing of its founder and former Chief Executive Officer, Dr Mal Eutick (pictured), who died in Sydney on Sun 03 Aug, with staff extending heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
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New opioid policies reduce ED visits
Thursday | Aug 7 2025AUSTRALIAN researchers have conducted the first international study outside of the United States looking at the impact of changes in opioid prescribing policies on emergency department (ED) presentations and hospitalisations, and found that while the policy aims were broadly achieved, there were some short-lived unintended consequences.
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Guild’s 10-year roadmap
Wednesday | Aug 6 2025THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has unveiled a strategic plan that will see it position community pharmacies as the cornerstone of the nation's healthcare system (PD breaking news yesterday).
