EFFECTIVE 01 Jun, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) life-changing lumbar-puncture administered medication Spinraza (nusinersen from Biogen) is to be funded on the PBS, according to an announcement by Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison on the weekend - info at biogen.com.au.
WESTERN Australia is the latest state to move towards greater access to care from community pharmacists, with WA Minister for Health Meredith Hammat announcing 17 common acute and chronic conditions that will soon be treatable by qualified pharmacists.
PHARMACEUTICAL Defence Limited (PDL) has issued an alert to pharmacists around member reports of prescriptions for large quantities of anabolic steroids, such as testosterone injections.
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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