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Free RSV vaccine for older adults
Monday | Apr 20 2026THE Australian Government yesterday announced that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations will now be covered under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for Australians aged 75 and older, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 60 years and older (PD breaking news 19 Apr).
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Time to scale prescribing: AdPha
Monday | Apr 20 2026AS the Pharmacy Board of Australia prepares to consult on a national endorsement for scheduled medicines, Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has released a position paper covering pharmacist prescribing across team-based care settings, calling for access to PBS-subsidised medicines to be prioritised in future reforms.
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Market sentiment remains strong
Monday | Apr 20 2026BUYER demand for pharmacies remains strong, while likely supply has improved, according to the latest findings of the Attain Pharmacy Market Sentiment Survey.
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$2 million steroid and peptide bust
Monday | Apr 20 2026A joint investigation undertaken by the Australian Border Force (ABF), the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and Victoria Police, has resulted in the arrest of three Victorians for importing performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs) into Australia.
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Dispensary Corner 20 Apr 26
Monday | Apr 20 2026IN news set to dismay nutritionists and delight vegetable haters, a recent study has linked consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grains with a higher risk of developing lung cancer.
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PD for Mon 20 Apr 2026
Monday | Apr 20 2026Free RSV vaccination for older adults, AdPha says it’s time to scale pharmacist prescribing, TGA seizes more than $2m of illegal peptides and steroids, and more
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PD breaking news – Aust Govt announces free RSV vaccines for older people
Sunday | Apr 19 2026The Australian Government has announced the expansion of free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations under the…
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GPs urge more team care
Friday | Apr 17 2026THE Australian Medical Association (AMA) is calling for $425.5 million to remove the current cap on subsidy payments under the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP), to help boost employment of pharmacists, nurses and allied health staff in general practice settings.
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What do inclusive conversations look like?
Friday | Apr 17 2026The 2026 Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) IPE Colloquium will take place in Canberra on 05 May, with the theme ‘Empowering voices: Educating health professionals for respectful and inclusive conversations’.
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Artri Ajo joint support warning
Friday | Apr 17 2026THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has warned consumers that Artri Ajo King tablets may pose a serious risk to health and should not be taken.
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