News
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Pharmacists to play critical role in IBD
Wednesday | Feb 12 2025NEW research published in the State of the Nation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Australia report has found that 180,000 Australians are living with IBD, and that number is increasing at a faster rate than in other countries.
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Retail excellence recognised
Wednesday | Feb 12 2025INDEPENDENT Pharmacies Australia (IPA) held its 2025 Retail Excellence Awards at Pullman On the Park in Melbourne, with six pharmacists taking out the honours.
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APP2025 top tip
Wednesday | Feb 12 2025APP'S Kos Sclavos recommends the Full Scope of Practice Workshop on Wed 19 Mar, a two-part workshop with a refresher on administering injectable medicines followed by an update on full scope from across Australia.
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Biosimilar policies to cut govt, patient costs
Wednesday | Feb 12 2025HALVING the PBS co-payment to encourage patient preference for biosimilars over the reference biologic was one of several key policy recommendations arising from this week's Sandoz Biosimilar Policy Summit.
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Revive Tears – PBS listed
Wednesday | Feb 12 2025REVIVE Tears lubricant eye drops provide long-lasting and soothing relief against burning, irritation and discomfort due to dry eye.
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Alcon product discontinuation from January 2025
Wednesday | Feb 12 2025GENTEAL Lubricant Eye Drops and In A Wink Lubricant Eye Drops are no longer available via PBS subsidy (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) in Australia.
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Unique needs of remote Aus overlooked
Tuesday | Feb 11 2025THE Remote and Isolated Pharmacist Association Australia (RIPAA) is calling for greater recognition of the unique challenges facing pharmacists in remote communities in its pre-Budget submission.
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Overseas travellers urged to vaccinate
Tuesday | Feb 11 2025THE current global increase in measles has led the Victorian Department of Health to urge people travelling overseas to ensure they are fully vaccinated against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases before they leave Australia.
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Shingles awareness
Tuesday | Feb 11 2025MOST adults aged 50 and over are likely to be at risk of shingles, but many may not understand its cause, risk and impact.
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Tax hit for sunscreen cosmetics looming
Tuesday | Feb 11 2025THE Australian Tax Office (ATO) is cracking down on GST exemptions for sunscreen-containing cosmetics, such as moisturisers, foundation and lip balm.