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IPA outlines community-first approach
Tuesday | Jul 22 2025OVER 100 pharmacists from around the country gathered in Sydney yesterday for the start of the Independent Pharmacies Australia (IPA) Pharmacist Academy, a new education conference designed to equip pharmacists with advanced clinical, business and leadership skills to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
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WA pilot applications open
Tuesday | Jul 22 2025PHARMACISTS across Western Australia can now apply to enrol in the state's Enhanced Access Community Pharmacy Pilot to train and provide a wider range of treatment for everyday conditions.
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AI preventive health gets $15m
Tuesday | Jul 22 2025AUSTRALIAN healthtech company Everlab today announced it has secured a historic $15 million in seed funding to further develop its prevention-focused AI-powered health platform.
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New IBD dietary guidelines released
Tuesday | Jul 22 2025THE European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO), the world's leading authority on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), has published its first Consensus Guidelines on the dietary management of IBD, providing evidence-based practical recommendations on how diet should be used to support people living with IBD.
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Dispensary Corner 22 Jul 25
Tuesday | Jul 22 2025ROBOCOP may soon move from the science fiction section to a documentary, if you look at some of the ingenious creations modern AI tech is spawning.
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Banner battle: TWC, DCO on top
Monday | Jul 21 2025TERRYWHITE Chemmart (TWC) is now the largest pharmacy group by store count, with most growth coming from other outlets joining its banner, according to a new report from IQVIA on pharmacy banner switching.
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RMMR, MHR “missing link”
Monday | Jul 21 2025MEDICATION management specialist Meditrax has created a technology platform that enables Residential Medication Management Reviews (RMMRs) and Home Medication Reviews (HMRs) to be uploaded directly to My Health Record (MHR), allowing healthcare providers across different settings to access the information as needed.
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Maximise your day
Monday | Jul 21 2025NEW Maxofen from Nova Pharmaceuticals combines paracetamol and ibuprofen for double-action relief from acute pain and fever.
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GPs back govt defence of PBS
Monday | Jul 21 2025AS Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) draws increased criticism from the US pharmaceutical lobby, the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has emphasised its essential role in ensuring Australian patients can afford essential medicines.
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Enhanced pilot
Monday | Jul 21 2025THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia WA Branch has announced that universities in Western Australia will begin offering enrolments for the required training under the Enhanced Access Community Pharmacy Pilot (PD 20 Jun).