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Sexual misconduct reporting live
Monday | Apr 13 2026UNDER changes to the national law flagged at the end of last year (PD 17 Dec 2025), Ahpra has begun adding sexual misconduct findings to the public register of practitioners and the register of cancelled practitioners, with two pharmacists among those affected.
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Last week for ethics code input
Monday | Apr 13 2026PUBLIC consultation on the PSA's draft revised Code of Ethics for Pharmacists closes on Fri 17 Apr, and all pharmacists are encouraged to take part.
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HPV vaccine protects men from cancer
Monday | Apr 13 2026THE 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine - which protects people against diseases caused by nine different types of HPV - could help protect men against cancer, according international research published in JAMA Oncology.
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Antidepressant reduces meth use
Monday | Apr 13 2026PEOPLE who want to stop using crystal methamphetamine may be able to treat their addiction with the cheap and readily available antidepressant mirtazapine, according to research conducted by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) at UNSW Sydney.
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Non-PBS meds hurting hip pockets
Friday | Apr 10 2026THE government's landmark Cheaper Medicines policy has been a major success, but many Australians are still missing out on the benefits because they are being prescribed medicines that are not on the PBS, new research from the McKell Institute has revealed.
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New HCP resources for asthma care
Friday | Apr 10 2026NATIONAL Asthma Council Australia has released new resources for primary care health professionals that provide summary information on key topics identified in the updated Australian Asthma Handbook, which was published last year (PD 17 Sep 2025).
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CWH goes all in at AFL Gather Round
Friday | Apr 10 2026CHEMIST Warehouse is bringing four days of entertainment, giveaways and immersive fan moments for this year's AFL Gather Round, offering fans an unforgettable experience in Adelaide this weekend.
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Board releases new safe practice guide
Friday | Apr 10 2026THE Pharmacy Board of Australia has released new guidelines supporting safe practice by pharmacists delivering pharmacy services, which will come into effect on 01 Oct 2026.
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People on GLP-1RAs low on protein
Friday | Apr 10 2026ALMOST nine in 10 people taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide may not be meeting their recommended daily protein intake, according to new research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Turkey.
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Dispensary Corner 10 Apr 26
Friday | Apr 10 2026IF you were trying to come up with a great new product to strengthen teeth and prevent decay, you probably wouldn't start with sugar.
