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CSL hammered by low US vax rates
Tuesday | Oct 28 2025AT ITS AGM this morning, CSL announced it has downgraded its full-year profit and revenue outlook following lower-than-expected vaccination rates in the US and government cost-containment measures in China, which have reduced demand for albumin.
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Dispensary Corner 28 Oct 25
Tuesday | Oct 28 2025SCIENTISTS have figured out why coffee beans harvested from the faeces of Asian palm civets taste so good (according to coffee connoisseurs, at least).
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PBS boost for women’s health
Monday | Oct 27 2025HEALTH Minister Mark Butler announced this morning that Organon's NuvaRing (etonogestrel with ethinylestradiol contraceptive) vaginal ring three-pack will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 01 Nov 2025, providing an additional affordable contraceptive option for Australian women.
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National teams up on travel
Monday | Oct 27 2025NATIONAL Pharmacies and Phil Hoffmann Travel have announced a partnership that combines expert travel health advice with tailored travel planning.
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International role for TGA head
Monday | Oct 27 2025PROFESSOR Tony Lawler, Head of Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has been elected Chair of the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA) for a three-year term.
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Maximise your day
Monday | Oct 27 2025NEW Maxofen from Nova Pharmaceuticals combines paracetamol and ibuprofen for double-action relief from acute pain and fever.
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Retinoid action
Monday | Oct 27 2025DIFFERIN Acne Treatment contains the potent retinoid Adapalene to treat and prevent acne and restore the skin's natural texture and tone.
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Illegal vapes seized
Monday | Oct 27 2025A COORDINATED crackdown by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and Queensland Government has resulted in a significant seizure of illegal vaping and tobacco products, including illicit vapes, vaping accessories and nicotine pouches worth more than $3 million.
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New Head of MPS appointed at Sigma
Monday | Oct 27 2025SIGMA Healthcare has announced the appointment of Regina Cowie (pictured) as the new Head of MPS (Medication Packaging Systems), an important division of the company that provides medicines management to pharmacies, the aged care sector and other healthcare providers across Australia.
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Dispensary Corner 27 Oct 25
Monday | Oct 27 2025YOU wouldn't typically pull up to your local pharmacy to quench a whisky craving.
