News
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IPA gears up for annual conference
Monday | Feb 2 2026INDEPENDENT Pharmacies Australia (IPA) is set to host its second annual Retail Excellence Conference from Sun 08 Feb to Tue 10 Feb 2026 in Melbourne.
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CPS elects new president
Monday | Feb 2 2026COUNCIL of Pharmacy Schools Australia and New Zealand (CPS) members have elected Associate Professor Ramesh Walpola (pictured) as its new president after Professor Joseph Tucci stood down late in 2025.
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Single-use is back
Monday | Feb 2 20261 SHOT single-use cameras are a simple add-on category for pharmacy businesses, offering good margins.
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Lecanemab four-year data released
Monday | Feb 2 2026EISAI has presented new clinical data regarding treatment with lecanemab (Leqembi) amyloid-lowering therapy in adult patients with early Alzheimer's disease, demonstrating continued benefits over 48 months.
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PBAC endorses new COVID-19 vaccine
Monday | Feb 2 2026THE Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has supported a platform recommendation for current and future Pfizer Cominarty COVID vaccines to be NIP-listed after TGA approval.
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LocumCo discount for Guild members
Monday | Feb 2 2026GOLD Cross has announced a new partnership with LocumCo, offering discounted locum rates to Pharmacy Guild of Australia members who undertake scope-of-practice education.
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Dispensary Corner 02 Feb 26
Monday | Feb 2 2026MOVE over quinoa and kale, kiwi fruits are set to take over as the next trending superfood.
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Counterfeit melatonin warning
Friday | Jan 30 2026CONSUMERS and health professionals are being warned about imported unregistered melatonin products in an updated safety advisory from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
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Daily aspirin does not head off cancer
Friday | Jan 30 2026NEW research has found no effect on overall cancer incidence among healthy older adults who took a low-dose of aspirin daily, but there was an increased risk of cancer-related mortality.
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Single-use is back
Friday | Jan 30 20261 SHOT single-use cameras are a simple add-on category for pharmacy businesses, offering good margins.
