Headlines
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Inhaler warning from NAC
Thursday | Sep 5 2024THE National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has issued a warning regarding the 01 Sep inclusion of asthma medications on the PBS 60-day prescription list.
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Healthscope controversy
Thursday | Sep 5 2024AUSTRALIANS with health insurance will not lose access to private hospitals, reassured the peak body for private health insurance, Private Healthcare Australia (PHA), yesterday.
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Editor’s Choice: Stay moisturised and protected with Jurlique
Thursday | Sep 5 2024JUST in time for the warmer seasons, Jurlique has unveiled its new sunscreen, which also doubles as a moisturiser.
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Taking a ‘moonshot’ for RA remission
Thursday | Sep 5 2024THE Federal Government is investing $11.54 million in a University of Queensland project that aims to put rheumatoid arthritis into remission, potentially eliminating the need for lifelong immunotherapy.
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FIP seeks robust regulations
Wednesday | Sep 4 2024THE International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has called for pharmacies to be defined as healthcare facilities and for pharmacists to be recognised as healthcare providers, in order to achieve a fully profession-centred, service-oriented practice model.
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PSA CEO calls to cut carbon footprint
Tuesday | Sep 3 2024STEVE Morris, CEO of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), is calling on pharmacists to play a crucial role in addressing healthcare's environmental impact.
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Wizard Pharmacy opens new WA store
Tuesday | Sep 3 2024WIZARD Pharmacy Albany Hacienda officially opened last week, with Member for Albany, Rebecca Stephens, leading the grand opening.
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Teaching to breathe easier
Tuesday | Sep 3 2024WITH Asthma Week currently underway, regional pharmacists are invited to take part in a cross-disciplinary asthma and hayfever awareness seminar, conducted by part-time pharmacist Sherri Barden from Moama Village Pharmacy.
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IPA unveils strategy, honours suppliers
Monday | Sep 2 2024THE Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group (IPA) revealed strategic plans for 2025 at its Impact Partnership Forum and held its awards gala in Melbourne last week.
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Tas vape sale restrictions
Monday | Sep 2 2024THE Tasmanian Government announced on Fri new tighter regulations restricting the sale of nicotine-containing vapes to patients with a prescription from a GP or nurse practitioner.