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Pharmacy Board responds
Monday | Nov 10 2025THE Pharmacy Board of Australia is planning further engagement with the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) around its proposal for pharmacy prescribing.
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Qld hits 5,000 consultations milestone
Monday | Nov 10 2025QUEENSLAND community pharmacy has achieved a major milestone, with 5,000 patient consultations delivered through the state's full scope program.
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Dispensary Corner 10 Nov 25
Monday | Nov 10 2025IF YOU had to guess which common beverage could play a key role in protecting against atrial fibrillation (AF), you probably wouldn't pick coffee.
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Board accused of ignoring dissent
Friday | Nov 7 2025PEAK doctors groups have accused the Pharmacy Board of Australia of putting patients at risk of poorer health outcomes by suppressing debate about its proposed endorsement model for autonomous pharmacy prescribing.
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Act mandates better med use
Friday | Nov 7 2025AGED care advocates have welcomed the start of the new rights-based Aged Care Act, which came into effect on 01 Nov, providing older Australians with greater independence, autonomy, choice and control regarding their care.
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Maximise your day
Friday | Nov 7 2025NEW Maxofen from Nova Pharmaceuticals combines paracetamol and ibuprofen for double-action relief from acute pain and fever.
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Are your ads TGA compliant?
Friday | Nov 7 2025THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has updated its 'Advertising therapeutic goods on social media' guidance to help advertisers to understand regulations around promoting therapeutic goods via these platforms.
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Vax, immunisation resources updated
Friday | Nov 7 2025THE Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has released the fourth edition of the National Vaccine Storage Guidelines 'Strive for 5', featuring updates around cold chain management relating to community pharmacies.
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PSA thanks outgoing WA CHO
Friday | Nov 7 2025THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has congratulated Western Australia's Chief Health Officer (CHO), Dr Andrew Robertson, on the announcement of his retirement, marking the end of 22 years with WA Health.
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Walter Mikac set to inspire APP2026
Friday | Nov 7 2025PHARMACIST Walter Mikac will present the Alan Russell Oration at the Australasian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP2026), where his speech, titled 'Resilience for life: turning tragedy into purpose', will offer a renewed perspective on life's challenges.
