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SMS vax ‘nudge’ improves uptake
Thursday | Feb 12 2026A SIMPLE text message to remind parents of upcoming vaccinations could potentially see an additional 35,000 kids getting their 18-month and four-year-old shots on time, according to Australian research published in Lancet Regional Health today.
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Arrotex, Pfizer team up on Enbrel
Thursday | Feb 12 2026ARROTEX Pharmaceuticals and Pfizer Australia have inked a new strategic commercial partnership, under which Arrotex will represent Enbrel (etanercept) across Australian community and hospital pharmacy channels, as well as prescriber channels.
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CSL slumps in 1H FY26, CEO out
Thursday | Feb 12 2026CSL has recorded substantial losses in first half year 2026 financial results reported yesterday, with earnings down 81% after it was forced to write down the value of its assets by $1.6 billion.
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Hair and beauty trends
Thursday | Feb 12 2026FROM biomimetic peels to metallic makeup, the winners of the Australian Beauty Industry Awards have shared their trend predictions for 2026 with Beauty Directory.
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Revlon’s new skin tint
Thursday | Feb 12 2026REVLON has launched the new PhotoReady Lift and Fill Skin Tint (RRP $41), creating a luminous, buildable glow.
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Happy Kat, Lew pair up to empower new mums
Thursday | Feb 12 2026HELEN Sykes, the founder of the first pharmacy-ready postpartum recovery pack Happy Kat, has teamed up with wellness expert and natural health educator Andi Lew to highlight the importance of postpartum care in pharmacies.
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TGA continues vape seizures
Thursday | Feb 12 2026MORE than 57,000 illegal vaping goods were seized from a commercial storage facility and vehicles in Burwood NSW by the Therapeutic Goods Administration last week, with support from the NSW Police Force and the Australian Federal Police.
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Dispensary Corner 12 Feb 26
Thursday | Feb 12 2026ALMONDS have emerged as the latest trending superfood, with research suggesting that they may play a role in boosting physical health as well as brain health, with those who eat them every day less likely to report conditions such as dementia and Parkinson's disease.
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Calls to expand THN program
Wednesday | Feb 11 2026HARM Reduction Australia (HRA) is calling for an expansion of the take-home naloxone (THN)program, including rollout to every pharmacy in Australia and training in its use extended to pharmacists and all first responders.
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Leadership change for Guild SA branch
Wednesday | Feb 11 2026THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia South Australia branch has announced the retirement of director Peter Schwarz, after leading the organisation for more than nine years.
