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Guidelines unclear 05 Feb 26
Thursday | Feb 5 2026PHARMACISTS are calling for "simpler, clearer" guidelines around prescribing the morning-after pill, with new research showing many default to the cheaper LNG option despite it being less effective than UPA.
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Guild’s $5k bursary for rural pharmacists
Wednesday | Feb 4 2026THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia and Rural Pharmacists Australia have launched the Rural Pharmacy Forum Bursary to help eligible rural pharmacists attend APP2026, which takes place from 12-14 Mar on the Gold Coast.
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APP exhibition sold out
Wednesday | Feb 4 2026THE Australasian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP) has announced its 2026 Trade Exhibition is now fully allocated, with exhibition stands sold out for next month's event.
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Sunscreen recalls
Wednesday | Feb 4 2026THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued recall alerts for several sunscreen products.
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Guild Victoria welcomes ADHD reforms
Wednesday | Feb 4 2026THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victoria Branch, has welcomed the Victorian Government's announcement that GPs who undertake accredited training will be able to diagnose and treat ADHD in children and adults.
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Sandoz expands biosimilar access
Tuesday | Feb 3 2026SANDOZ has announced the listing of the first aflibercept biosimilar, AFQLIR, on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), improving access to ophthalmology treatments for Australians living with multiple neovascular-related conditions.
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World-first cancer research centre
Tuesday | Feb 3 2026THE Cancer Council NSW and the University of NSW (UNSW) have entered into a $40 million, 10-year partnership to launch a cancer survivorship centre this Thu.
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GHB taking a bigger toll
Tuesday | Feb 3 2026GHB-RELATED deaths have increased 10-fold since 2013, while the number of hospitalisations more than tripled, according to an Australian-first study from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at UNSW Sydney.
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Walk for mental health
Tuesday | Feb 3 2026THE Pedestrian Council of Australia is partnering with the Black Dog Institute this year to lead its annual Walk to Work Day campaign, which has now moved to Fri 27 Mar.
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Focus on staff
Tuesday | Feb 3 2026PHARMACY owners can enhance workforce retention, engagement and career progression by using Gateway Training Academy.
