News
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WEHI team advances fight against malaria
Wednesday | Jan 7 2026RSEARCHERS at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) have developed an exciting new antimalarial drug candidate to help control and eliminate the disease.
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Ramsay Health Care expands into ACT
Wednesday | Jan 7 2026LEADING private hospital operator, Ramsay Health Care, has agreed to acquire National Capital Private Hospital in Canberra in a $251 million deal marking Ramsay's first hospital investment in the ACT.
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Guild commemorates Senator Ron Boswell
Wednesday | Jan 7 2026THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has acknowledged the significant impact and achievements of former National Party senator Ron Boswell, who died yesterday at the age of 85.
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Dispensary Corner 07 Jan 26
Wednesday | Jan 7 2026AS WAYMO robotaxis expand their reach in the US, their safety has come under increasing scrutiny, especially in emergency situations.
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Revive Tears – PBS-listed
Wednesday | Jan 7 2026REVIVE Tears lubricating eye drops provide long lasting and soothing relief against burning, irritation and discomfort due to dry eye.
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AdPha warns of health system growth disconnect
Tuesday | Jan 6 2026ADVANCED Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has welcomed news of this year's record intake of graduate doctors into the Queensland health system, but warned that without comparable investment in hospital pharmacy interns, the state risks undermining medicines safety and the long-term sustainability of its health system.
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Weight loss jabs’ downsides downplayed
Tuesday | Jan 6 2026THE enthusiastic uptake of injectable medications for weight loss, including semaglutide, liraglutide and tirzepatide, has raised concerns that some of the side effects - particularly regarding mental health - are being overlooked.
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Wegovy gets the nod, Shingrix age lowering knocked back
Tuesday | Jan 6 2026IN THE outcomes of its November meeting released at the end of last year, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) recommended an authority-required PBS listing for Wegovy (semaglutide, Novo Nordisk) for adults who have established cardiovascular disease with obesity (PD Breaking News 19 Dec 2025).
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TGA ticked by WHO
Tuesday | Jan 6 2026THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has been designated as an 'Authority' by the World Heath Organization, strengthening the Australian body's access to medicines.
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TGA $1 million Bendigo vapes bust
Tuesday | Jan 6 2026AN investigation into the suspected illegal supply and manufacture of vaping substances by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) led to a major operation targeting illicit vaping products in Bendigo.
