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Dispensary Corner 15 Jul 25
Tuesday | Jul 15 2025PARENTS of a 10-month-old girl in Sweden became alarmed when the bub grew what appeared to be a 'micropenis'.
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Free health checks to help head off T2D
Monday | Jul 14 2025AUSTRALIANS are being urged to get simple health checks this National Diabetes Week (13-19 Jul) in an effort to prevent type 2 diabetes with early detection.
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Peak body raises alarm over fake AI health info
Monday | Jul 14 2025THE Australian Medical Association (AMA) has raised concerns about the use of artificial intelligence technology to mislead the public into purchasing unproven and potentially harmful treatments for serious illnesses, including diabetes.
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Offering choice
Monday | Jul 14 2025NOVA Pharmaceuticals' MediChoice offers rapid release paracetamol in packs of 16 or 32.
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Enhance agility
Monday | Jul 14 2025INDEPENDENT Pharmacies Australia (IPA) is committed to facilitating innovative future-ready opportunities for the 1,100 pharmacies within its network, including those in the Chemist Discount Centre (CDC) banner group.
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Gabapentin linked with dementia risk
Monday | Jul 14 2025RECEIVING six or more prescriptions of the drug gabapentin for low back pain is associated with significantly increased risks of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), US researchers have found.
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Dispensary Corner 14 Jul 25
Monday | Jul 14 2025A MAN who literally had dreams of reaching new heights recently shared his experiences of leg lengthening surgery on TikTok.
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TGA warning after counterfeits seized
Friday | Jul 11 2025THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has warned health professionals and consumers of the dangers of counterfeit medications, with highly convincing packaging making it difficult to discern from the genuine product.
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What to expect for the rest of the flu season
Friday | Jul 11 2025THE 2025 flu season is now in full swing, and with case numbers high and vaccination rates concerningly low (PD 07 May), experts have outlined what we might expect from the rest of the season.
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TWC class of ’25
Friday | Jul 11 2025OVER 600 pharmacists and pharmacy professionals attended the recent TerryWhite Chemmart Masterclass, a national pharmacist education program focused on advancing leadership, clinical practice and community care.
