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Narrative of ‘safer nicotine’ must end, experts say
Friday | Dec 19 2025A NEW expert consensus report by international researchers has concluded that nicotine is toxic for the heart and blood vessels, regardless of whether it is consumed via a vape, pouch, shisha or cigarette.
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Get the lowdown on locum pharmacy
Friday | Dec 19 2025LOCUM pharmacy is growing in Australia, providing pharmacists with greater flexibility, higher earning potential, and varied professional experiences.
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Cannabis use rises for disadvantaged
Friday | Dec 19 2025PEOPLE living in socially disadvantaged and regional areas of Australia are consuming significantly more cannabis than their counterparts in wealthier metropolitan towns and cities, a new study has found.
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DCO is growing
Friday | Dec 19 2025DIRECT Chemist Outlet is a franchise by pharmacists for pharmacists, now spanning over 140 stores.
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Chemist Warehouse teams up with Tennis Australia
Friday | Dec 19 2025CHEMIST Warehouse has extended its partnership with Tennis Australia, bolstering its support for the Australian Open and events such as the United Cup, and the Adelaide, Brisbane and Hobart Internationals.
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Dispensary Corner 19 Dec 25
Friday | Dec 19 2025IN EXCELLENT news just in time for the festive season, Swedish researchers have found that eating high fat cheeses and cream could reduce the chances of developing dementia.
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PD breaking news – PSA chief steps down
Thursday | Dec 18 2025Steve Morris resigns effective from tomorrow.
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Infinity under administration
Thursday | Dec 18 2025WESFARMERS Health Chief Customer Officer Richard Pearson yesterday informed Priceline Pharmacy franchisees that receivers and administrators have been appointed for 54 Infinity pharmacies (PD breaking news).
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Helping those who fall through the cracks
Thursday | Dec 18 2025IN AN eye-opening and inspiring session at the recent AdPha Medicines Management 2025 (MM2025) conference, the medical director of the Uniting Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC) in Sydney, Dr Marianne Jauncey (pictured), shared lessons in practical support pharmacists can provide for members of society who have fallen through the cracks.
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AI meets ADHD prescribing reform
Thursday | Dec 18 2025AI expert Alexander Amatus (pictured) provides insights into what pharmacists should watch for as GP access to ADHD medication prescribing expands.
