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Prof Lisa Nissen awarded by FIP
Monday | Sep 1 2025AUSTRALIAN Professor Lisa Nissen was among 16 pharmacists from around the world recognised for excellence by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) at its 2025 award ceremony on the weekend.
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Qld Guild urges scope training
Friday | Aug 29 2025THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland branch, is encouraging community pharmacists to enrol in the scope of practice training at James Cook University (JCU), with limited places available for the Sep intake.
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DTC menopause tests raise concerns
Friday | Aug 29 2025INTERNATIONAL experts have warned of a sharp increase in direct-to-consumer (DTC) menopause services offered by wellness practitioners and online suppliers, many of which are unnecessary and do not improve care.
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Wesfarmers Health FY25 earnings up 28%
Thursday | Aug 28 2025WESFARMERS released its 2025 full-year results this morning, reporting a net profit after tax of $2.9 billion for the group.
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Guild showcases future of women’s services
Thursday | Aug 28 2025THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has partnered with Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Australia to showcase the future of women's services in community pharmacy by bringing a sample consult room, fully equipped to conduct clinical consultations, to Parliament House in Canberra.
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AI boosts Chemist Warehouse HR department
Thursday | Aug 28 2025CHEMIST Warehouse has recently adopted artificial intelligence (AI) to help with critical workforce issues in its human resources department, freeing up staff for higher value, more fulfilling work.
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Sigma records 41% EBIT growth in FY25
Wednesday | Aug 27 2025SIGMA recorded normalised EBIT growth of 41% and statutory net profit after tax of $529.9 million in its first post-merger end-of-year results, according to an ASX statement this morning.
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Painkiller link with AMR
Wednesday | Aug 27 2025IN THE first study of its kind, Australian researchers have discovered that ibuprofen and paracetamol could be driving antimicrobial resistance (AMR) when used in conjunction with broad-spectrum antibiotic ciprofloxacin.
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APC public consultation EOI
Tuesday | Aug 26 2025THE Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has announced that the expression of interest (EOI) to participate in the public consultation forums for the Pharmacist Capability Framework is now open.
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Board guidelines consultation
Tuesday | Aug 26 2025THE Pharmacy Board of Australia has released draft Guidelines for pharmacists on the safe provision of pharmacy services including medicines and advice for public consultation.
