News
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CDC Director appointed
Monday | Jan 5 2026PROFESSOR Zoe Wainer has been appointed Director General of Australia's Centre for Disease Control, a move welcomed by the Australia Medical Association (AMA) as "flag bearer" in calling for an Australian CDC.
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Dispensary Corner 05 Jan 26
Monday | Jan 5 2026VIETNAM has decided to adopt the same new year's resolution that so many of us have no doubt already set for ourselves: to reduce sugar intake.
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PD breaking news – PBAC recommends Wegovy PBS listing for weight loss
Friday | Dec 19 2025The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended an authority-required PBS listing for Wegovy (semaglutide, Novo.
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PD breaking news – Victorian Community Pharmacy Program expanded
Friday | Dec 19 2025The Victorian Community Pharmacy Program has been expanded to include impetigo treatment for individuals over 24.
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PSA chief steps down
Friday | Dec 19 2025THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) announced yesterday that its chief executive officer, Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Morris, had given notice that he is resigning (PD Breaking News).
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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.
