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Safe to deprescribe BP meds
Monday | Sep 15 2025ANTIHYPERTENSIVE medications can be safely deprescribed in aged care settings, according to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which could reduce the number of pills a patient needs to take, and save on costs.
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$1m for women’s health
Friday | Sep 12 2025THE Sisterhood Foundation has announced an additional $1 million funding commitment to support neglected areas in women's health, following the release of a new report produced in partnership with Monash University, Women Deserve Better.
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TWC launches prescriber CPD
Friday | Sep 12 2025TERRYWHITE Chemmart has announced the expansion of its flagship Masterclass education program with the launch of Masterclass Prescriber, a dedicated professional development stream designed to support the network's pharmacists practicing under the full scope of practice model.
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Council reviewing standards
Thursday | Sep 11 2025THE Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has commenced reviews of its accreditation standards for pharmacy degree and intern training programs and pharmacist prescriber education programs.
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Sepsis report prompts call to action
Thursday | Sep 11 2025WORLD Sepsis Day on 13 Sep is an important reminder that the disease remains one of the most urgent and under-recognised challenges facing our healthcare system, said the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, as it calls on health professionals to help reduce its impact.
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CWH hits a six with Cricket Australia
Wednesday | Sep 10 2025CHEMIST Warehouse has announced a new partnership with Cricket Australia, with the retail giant named as the official pharmacy partner of the men's and women's national teams.
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Psychotropic use in aged care down
Wednesday | Sep 10 2025AUSTRALIAN researchers have reported encouraging downward trends in the use of psychotropic medications in residential aged care (RAC) facilities, suggesting that reforms introduced in the wake of the recent Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety have had a positive effect.
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APC welcomes NSW full-scope training
Tuesday | Sep 9 2025THE Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has applauded the announcement from NSW Premier Chris Minns that the University of Technology Sydney and University of Newcastle are aiming to offer full-scope training for community pharmacists from 2026 (PD 05 Sep).
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Teens seek pharmacist advice
Tuesday | Sep 9 2025NEW research conducted by Monash University has revealed that community pharmacists are well-placed and keen to provide adolescents with contraception information and services, but felt they needed additional training in this area.
