Headlines
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Coalition vape policy risks youth uptake: PHAA
Friday | May 2 2025THE Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) has expressed dismay over the Coalition's plan to raise $3.6 billion in revenue over the next four years from vape taxation.
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Saving lives when it counts
Friday | May 2 2025STAFF at Chemist Discount Centre (CDC) Fawkner in Melbourne had a salient reminder of why pharmacists' work matters when a car crashed into the building a few days ago.
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All-in-one meningococcal vax
Friday | May 2 2025A MENINGOCOCCAL vaccine covering all five common strains of the deadly disease could soon be available in Australia.
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Advocating for ADHD
Friday | May 2 2025ADHD Support Pharmacist founder Susan Nguyen (pictured) is passionate about offering compassionate care for individuals living with the disorder and shared her insights in a recent episode of Raven Recruitment's Your Pharmacy Career podcast.
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Joint call for funding GP-based pharmacists
Thursday | May 1 2025THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) and Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) and have joined forces to call on major parties to fund general practice-based pharmacists to work with specialist GPs to support high-quality prescribing and quality use of medicines.
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First new PBS listing for ALS drug in 20 yrs
Thursday | May 1 2025RADICAVA IV infusion (edaravone, Teva Pharma) is now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for eligible adults with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), representing the first new PBS-listed molecule for the treatment of ALS in over 20 years.
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New Bioderma brand identity aims to highlight skin health
Thursday | May 1 2025A NEW visual identity designed to reflect Bioderma's 45-year legacy of dermatological innovation has been launched by the French skincare brand.
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New gender-affirming CPD
Thursday | May 1 2025A NEW Continuing Professional Development (CPD) module focused on inclusive and affirming healthcare for transgender, gender-diverse and non-binary patients is now available to pharmacists across Australia.
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Concerning rise in medical misinformation
Wednesday | Apr 30 2025MEDICAL misinformation and disinformation have increased over the past five years, leading to a decrease in patients taking medicines as prescribed and a rise in vaccine hesitancy.
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Driving for mental health
Wednesday | Apr 30 2025HEAVY rain and challenging conditions did not dampen the spirits of the Life Pharmacy Group (LPG) and Independent Pharmacies of Australia (IPA) team that hit the road for the 10th annual Beyond Bitumen Rally, raising funds and awareness for Beyond Blue.
