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  Vic pharmacist gets Patients Australia gong

  Thursday | Aug 7 2025

  SARA Murdock, a pharmacist from Pharmacy 777 in Pascoe Vale, Victoria, was awarded Outstanding Community Pharmacist at the 2025 Patients Australia Awards Gala, which recognise individuals and initiatives driving meaningful change in healthcare.

  
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  Phebra founder passes

  Thursday | Aug 7 2025

  PHEBRA Pharmaceuticals has announced the passing of its founder and former Chief Executive Officer, Dr Mal Eutick (pictured), who died in Sydney on Sun 03 Aug, with staff extending heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

  
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  New opioid policies reduce ED visits

  Thursday | Aug 7 2025

  AUSTRALIAN researchers have conducted the first international study outside of the United States looking at the impact of changes in opioid prescribing policies on emergency department (ED) presentations and hospitalisations, and found that while the policy aims were broadly achieved, there were some short-lived unintended consequences.