Boehringer Ingelheim has combined Spiriva with the new Respimat Soft Mist Inhaler for those living with COPD. The inhaler technology is an innovation in the way in which medication is delivered to the lungs and will be added to the PBS from October 1.
THE pharmacy industry has joined to shine a light and call out the “confronting lack of progress” on persistent health disadvantages experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on National Close The Gap Day.
APP2025 kicked off yesterday with the unexpected good news of the prescription co-payment reduction to $25 (PD 20 Mar) and a surprise visit from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (pictured) and Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler.
FROM the most experienced healthcare professionals to industry newcomers, last night’s welcome function at the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference & Trade Exhibition (APP) at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre was extremely well attended.