News
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Dementia claims an unwanted title
Monday | Sep 15 2025MORE than one million Australians will be living with dementia by 2065 unless significant interventions take place, a new report released today from the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare (AIHW) reveals.
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Ahpra to ramp up reforms
Monday | Sep 15 2025THE Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has welcomed recommendations made by health ministers in the final report of the independent review of complexity in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme, led by independent reviewer Sue Dawson.
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A stronger AMR response in Asia-Pacific is needed
Monday | Sep 15 2025IT IS estimated that bacterial AMR was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 - the most recent data - and contributed to 4.95 million deaths worldwide.
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Safe to deprescribe BP meds
Monday | Sep 15 2025ANTIHYPERTENSIVE medications can be safely deprescribed in aged care settings, according to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which could reduce the number of pills a patient needs to take, and save on costs.
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Ease cramps
Monday | Sep 15 2025CRAMPEZE contains magnesium and Viburnum opulus (cramp bark) to help relieve night cramps and mild muscle twitches and spasms.
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All treat, no tricks
Monday | Sep 15 2025CUSTOMERS have a chance to win the ultimate Halloween treat haul - a year's supply of Glucojel products.
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Pharmacy Connect 2026 dates named
Monday | Sep 15 2025THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has confirmed dates for next year's Pharmacy Connect, which will again be held at the Hyatt Regency Sydney from 09-11 Sep 2026.
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AIDH webinar
Monday | Sep 15 2025THE Australian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) is holding a webinar, Strengthening Clinical and Digital Governance in the AI Age, exploring how practical governance frameworks can protect patients, empower clinicians, and support safe digital innovation - learn more HERE.
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Ozempic – more is better, study finds
Monday | Sep 15 2025TWO new clinical trials have confirmed that higher doses of semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) can safely enhance weight loss and improve health for adults living with obesity.
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Support for chronic pain
Monday | Sep 15 2025PHARMACISTS around the country are being called on to help promote and support 'Wear it Red for Pain' on Fri 19 Sep, a national initiative from Pain Australia.
