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WEHI team advances fight against malaria
Wednesday | Jan 7 2026RSEARCHERS at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) have developed an exciting new antimalarial drug candidate to help control and eliminate the disease.
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AdPha warns of health system growth disconnect
Tuesday | Jan 6 2026ADVANCED Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has welcomed news of this year's record intake of graduate doctors into the Queensland health system, but warned that without comparable investment in hospital pharmacy interns, the state risks undermining medicines safety and the long-term sustainability of its health system.
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Weight loss jabs’ downsides downplayed
Tuesday | Jan 6 2026THE enthusiastic uptake of injectable medications for weight loss, including semaglutide, liraglutide and tirzepatide, has raised concerns that some of the side effects - particularly regarding mental health - are being overlooked.
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PSA, AdPha urge swift action on programs
Monday | Jan 5 2026THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) and Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) have thrown their full support behind all recommendations of the Deloitte Pharmacy Programs Cost Effectiveness Review's Final Report, which was released by the Australian Government at the end of last year.
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Amcal opens in South Yarra
Monday | Jan 5 2026AMCAL has opened its newest pharmacy at the Como Centre in South Yarra, offering a full suite of health, beauty and wellness services in the iconic Melbourne precinct.
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PSA chief steps down
Friday | Dec 19 2025THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) announced yesterday that its chief executive officer, Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Morris, had given notice that he is resigning (PD Breaking News).
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Narrative of ‘safer nicotine’ must end, experts say
Friday | Dec 19 2025A NEW expert consensus report by international researchers has concluded that nicotine is toxic for the heart and blood vessels, regardless of whether it is consumed via a vape, pouch, shisha or cigarette.
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Infinity under administration
Thursday | Dec 18 2025WESFARMERS Health Chief Customer Officer Richard Pearson yesterday informed Priceline Pharmacy franchisees that receivers and administrators have been appointed for 54 Infinity pharmacies (PD breaking news).
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Helping those who fall through the cracks
Thursday | Dec 18 2025IN AN eye-opening and inspiring session at the recent AdPha Medicines Management 2025 (MM2025) conference, the medical director of the Uniting Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC) in Sydney, Dr Marianne Jauncey (pictured), shared lessons in practical support pharmacists can provide for members of society who have fallen through the cracks.
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AI meets ADHD prescribing reform
Thursday | Dec 18 2025AI expert Alexander Amatus (pictured) provides insights into what pharmacists should watch for as GP access to ADHD medication prescribing expands.
