News
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Increased suicide risk in pharmacy
Wednesday | Jan 14 2026PHARMACISTS and female pharmacy technicians face a significantly higher risk of suicide compared to their counterparts in the general population, according to research conducted in the US.
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Lenacapavir TGA ticked for HIV PreP
Wednesday | Jan 14 2026THE TGA has approved Yeytuo (lenacapavir, Gilead Sciences) for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PreP) for HIV.
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Mag-Sup powder – a better way to absorb magnesium
Wednesday | Jan 14 2026MAG-SUP powder is a high absorption magnesium supplement for use in magnesium deficiencies.
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PBS Wegovy edges closer
Tuesday | Jan 13 2026HEALTH Minister Mark Butler has committed to including Wegovy (semaglutide, Novo Nordisk) on the PBS, following the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee's (PBAC) recommendation for the listing at its Nov meeting (PD Breaking News 19 Dec 2024).
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Supplements not always the answer
Tuesday | Jan 13 2026AS THE use of weight loss injections increases, pharmacists are well-placed to guide patients on health and wellbeing around diet and supplements.
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IPE Colloquium 2026 scholarships
Tuesday | Jan 13 2026THE Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is encouraging pharmacy students and interns to apply for a scholarship to attend the IPE Colloquium 2026 event on Tue 05 May in Canberra.
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Paracetamol, antidepressants top poisons centre referrals
Tuesday | Jan 13 2026AN ANALYSIS of clinical toxicology specialist referrals from the NSW Poisons Information Centre (PIC) has revealed a high burden of disease from intentional self-harm, particularly with commonly accessible substances like paracetamol and other non-opioid analgesics.
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Biosimilars policy saves Finns 41m
Tuesday | Jan 13 2026A FINNISH government policy mandating substitution of biologic medicines with their biosimilar counterparts (where available) has resulted in estimated savings to the nation's PBS-equivalent of 41 million (A$71m) in 2025 when compared with 2022 before the changes were rolled out.
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Dispensary Corner 13 Jan 26
Tuesday | Jan 13 2026THE uncontrollable urge to laugh during a serious moment is something most of us have experienced at some point in our lives.
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Pharmacists in the making
Monday | Jan 12 2026DIRECT Chemist Outlet (DCO)will be hosting its popular Little Pharmacist Experience in participating stores around the country on Sat 17 Jan, with over 4,000 families already booked in.
