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PBS boost for women’s health
Monday | Oct 27 2025HEALTH Minister Mark Butler announced this morning that Organon's NuvaRing (etonogestrel with ethinylestradiol contraceptive) vaginal ring three-pack will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 01 Nov 2025, providing an additional affordable contraceptive option for Australian women.
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National teams up on travel
Monday | Oct 27 2025NATIONAL Pharmacies and Phil Hoffmann Travel have announced a partnership that combines expert travel health advice with tailored travel planning.
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NSW excellence celebrated
Friday | Oct 24 2025THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia, NSW Branch, celebrated the outstanding contributions of community pharmacists across the state at a landmark parliamentary reception on Wed evening.
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NT families “left behind”
Friday | Oct 24 2025THE Northern Territory Government is being urged to follow other parts of the country and commit to rolling out needle-free influenza vaccinations for young children next year.
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Oct is Mental Health Month
Thursday | Oct 23 2025THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is spotlighting pharmacist-led mental health support this Oct for Mental Health Month 2025, which aims to raise awareness and promote better mental health for all Australians.
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Antidepressants differ in side-effects
Thursday | Oct 23 2025DIFFERENT antidepressants have widely varying potential impacts on the body, according to researchers from King's College London who recommended the information be considered when choosing which medication is likely to be appropriate for an individual patient.
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Why standards matter more than ever
Thursday | Oct 23 2025AUSTRALIAN Pharmacy Council CEO Bronwyn Clark (pictured)provides a perspective on the role of accreditation standards and their significance in ensuring public trust and safety as pharmacist scope of practice expands.
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Assistants and technicians celebrated
Wednesday | Oct 22 2025PHARMACY Technicians and Assistants Day was celebrated yesterday, with the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) lauding the crucial support staff who ensure smooth operations and enhance the quality of care provided to patients every day.
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Patients happy with dispensing status quo
Wednesday | Oct 22 2025AUSTRALIAN research into medication delivery and dispensing preferences in patients using antihypertensive medications has revealed that despite the potential convenience of longer dispensing periods, most were happy with shorter periods.
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PSA signs for acquisition of College
Tuesday | Oct 21 2025THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has signed an agreement to acquire the Australasian College of Pharmacy, marking a significant step for expanding educational offerings and professional and practice support for members and the pharmacy profession.
