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GLP-1 RAs work better for women
Tuesday | Mar 3 2026GLUCAGON-LIKE peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are more effective for women than men when it comes to weight loss, according to a large review published in JAMA Internal Medicine today.
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PSA recognises NSW excellence
Monday | Mar 2 2026THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) announced the winners of the PSA New South Wales Pharmacist Awards at a ceremony on Sat night in the Hunter Valley.
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2026 flu vaccines ready to go
Monday | Mar 2 2026AUSTRALIA'S chief medical officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has written to healthcare professionals ahead of the flu season to reinforce the importance of annual influenza vaccination in protecting individuals, families and communities, and the vital role of health professionals in encouraging uptake.
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Senate committee paves way for RN prescribing
Friday | Feb 27 2026REGISTERED nurse prescribing is a step closer, with the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee recommending the passage of the Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025.
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More access to diabetes tech urged
Friday | Feb 27 2026THE diabetes community is calling for better access to life-changing diabetes technologies, making submissions to the 2026-27 Federal Budget pushing for subsidies aimed at those at greatest risk of complications.
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Opioids not effective for acute pain
Friday | Feb 27 2026OPIOID pain relievers prescribed for acute pain provide only small, short-term relief for some acute conditions and are ineffective for some others, according to the world's largest review of the medicines.
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Sigma posts strong first half results
Thursday | Feb 26 2026SIGMA Healthcare has recorded strong sales and profit growth in its financial results for the half year ending 31 Dec 2025, which were released today.
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Record flu deaths for 2025
Thursday | Feb 26 2026FIGURES released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed that the number of deaths involving influenza during 2025 was the highest recorded for any year this century.
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Blooms celebrates NT wins
Thursday | Feb 26 2026BLOOMS The Chemist is celebrating excellence in the Northern Territory, with Darwin CBD Plaza and Darwin Galleria pharmacist-owner, Claire Ross (pictured) being crowned Community Pharmacist of the Year at the 2026 Northern Territory National Pharmacy Awards.
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Call to back medicine safety
Wednesday | Feb 25 2026THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is urging the Federal Government to support the delivery of vital medicine safety programs to patients, pointing out that the current situation is increasingly jeopardising the health of vulnerable Australians.
