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A new look for Blooms The Chemist
Tuesday | Jan 20 2026BLOOMS The Chemist has launched the banner's new retail brand concept, with its Figtree (NSW) pharmacy unveiled as the first in its network to undergo a refreshed store design as part of the strategy.
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Tattoo inks affect immune system
Tuesday | Jan 20 2026TATTOOS are more than skin deep, with inks accumulating in large quantities in the lymph nodes within a few hours of needling, according to a new international study.
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Adrenaline nasal spray TGA approved
Monday | Jan 19 2026CSL Seqirus has announced the listing of Neffy adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), approved for the treatment of anaphylaxis in adults and children weighing 15kg or more, and aged four years and over.
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Scaling lessons from lychee farming
Monday | Jan 19 2026QUEENSLAND-BASED pharmacist owner and entrepreneur Roy Packer shares his thoughts on the parallels between agricultural practices and pharmacy.
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New Asthma Council board
Friday | Jan 16 2026THE National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has announced the appointment of a new chair and three new directors to its Board, with Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) nominee Dr Amanda Cross replacing Robert Farrier.
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Increased heart risk for psych patients
Friday | Jan 16 2026PEOPLE with mental health disorders are at an increased risk of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which includes heart attacks and unstable angina, according to research published yesterday in JAMA Psychiatry.
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Boost to shingles vax uptake
Thursday | Jan 15 2026THE introduction of a two-dose schedule of Shingrix (recombinant protein subunit) herpes zoster vaccine on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) in Nov 2023 has resulted in a 40% increase in vaccination in Australians aged 65 , according to the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS).
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Montu climbing mountains
Thursday | Jan 15 2026MONTU has confirmed it will again take part in the Kosi Challenge, with a team drawn from across Montu's clinical, operational and corporate functions - including chief executive officer Myles Lawlor - to climb Mount Kosciuszko, raising funds and awareness for Australians living with rare, less common and complex cancers.
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Recreational drugs driving overdoses
Wednesday | Jan 14 2026CLINICAL toxicologists in Queensland have reported that overdoses from recreational drugs have increased over the last 10 years, with methamphetamine intoxication taking over from paracetamol to become the most common toxicological presentation at the Emergency Department.
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Phone apps show promise for quitting
Wednesday | Jan 14 2026SMARTPHONE apps are up to three times as effective as no or minimal support at helping people who smoke quit using tobacco long term, suggests a analysis of the available evidence published today.
