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New PSA post-nominals
Monday | Dec 2 2024THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has announced new professional post-nominals for members who have achieved Medication Management Review (MMR) and Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP) credentials through PSA training programs.
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Visanne now PBS listed
Monday | Dec 2 2024AS OF yesterday, the daily progestogen tablet Visanne (dienogest) is now available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of endometriosis.
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Mel Doyle to host PSA25
Friday | Nov 29 2024THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has announced TV personality Melissa Doyle will return to emcee its national conference PSA25, from 01-03 Aug 2025 in Sydney.
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Best long COVID treatments
Friday | Nov 29 2024COGNITIVE behavioural therapy (CBT) and a program of physical and mental rehabilitation may help improve symptoms of long covid, but the effects are modest, according to a review of the latest evidence published in the BMJ.
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Cannabis market booming
Thursday | Nov 28 2024A REPORT released yesterday on the Australian cannabis market has shown a significant increase in the medicinal cannabis market over the past two years, with Australians expected to spend a billion dollars on prescribed medicinal cannabis in 2024.
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HRT form affects heart and clot risks
Thursday | Nov 28 2024A LARGE international study has found that some hormone replacement therapy (HRT) preparations taken by women to alleviate menopausal symptoms are linked to a higher risk of heart disease and rare but serious blood clots.
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Uber Caregiver launches
Thursday | Nov 28 2024UBER has announced the launch of Uber Caregiver, a new feature designed to help make transport easier for Australian caregivers and care recipients.
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Exam delivery changed
Wednesday | Nov 27 2024FROM 2025, the Australian Pharmacy Council's (APC) Intern Written Exam will no longer be delivered via remote proctored exams, except in exceptional circumstances.
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New virtual consult initiative
Wednesday | Nov 27 2024THE NSW Government has announced it will open a new free, virtual care service for adults in Sydney next month.
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Ramsay CEO transition
Tuesday | Nov 26 2024NATALIE Davis will officially take charge as Managing Director and Group CEO of Ramsay Health Care effective from 02 Dec, the company announced today.
