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Communication is key, says PDL
Monday | Sep 8 2025HELPFUL resources are available to help pharmacists assist patients who may have difficulty understanding health-related information, including a free translation and interpretation service and multilingual health information.
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GSK prize to accelerate AI diagnostics
Monday | Sep 8 2025WORLD-LEADING virologist from the University of Sydney, Professor Edward Holmes, has been awarded the 2025 GSK Award for Research Excellence for his pioneering use of metatranscriptomics and artificial intelligence (AI) to identify viruses, improve diagnostics, and better understand how infectious disease epidemics emerge.
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NSW Govt announces uni scope training
Friday | Sep 5 2025IN his keynote address at Pharmacy Connect this morning, NSW Premier Chris Minns (pictured) announced that the University of Newcastle and the University of Technology Sydney will offer full-scope training for community pharmacists from first semester 2026 (PD breaking news).
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Embracing digital key to success
Friday | Sep 5 2025THE opening plenary of Pharmacy Connect 2025 kicked off yesterday with a state of the industry panel discussion, with the eighth community pharmacy agreement (8CPA), digital health, technology and scope of practice prominent talking points.
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FIP says pharmacy should focus on the people
Thursday | Sep 4 2025THE International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has launched a new policy statement that emphasises the importance of people-centred pharmaceutical care in optimising medication use and improving health outcomes.
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Time to put rural first, says RIPAA
Thursday | Sep 4 2025THE Remote and Isolated Pharmacist Association of Australia (RIPAA) is calling for a strong commitment to boost and upskill the pharmacy workforce across all MM5 to MM7 areas in order to address health inequities in rural and remote communities.
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A welcome to celebrate action and inspiration
Thursday | Sep 4 2025FROM the most experienced healthcare professionals to industry newcomers, last night's Pharmacy Connect 2025 welcome function at the Hyatt Regency Sydney was well attended.
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‘Flying Pharmacist’ raising funds for RFDS
Thursday | Sep 4 2025LIFE Pharmacy Group (LPG) owner, pharmacist and pilot Jack Buckley - a.k.a The Flying Pharmacist - has embarked on a 15-day mission across outback Australia to help raise funds for essential medical equipment for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
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PSA joins global action on AMR
Wednesday | Sep 3 2025THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has joined 75 pharmacy organisations from around the world in calling for urgent action to tackle the rise of antibiotic and other antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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IPA recognises suppliers
Wednesday | Sep 3 2025INDEPENDENT Pharmacies Australia (IPA) hosted its imPACT Partnership Forum and Awards Night last week, showcasing the critical role that supplier partners play for IPA's vision for independent pharmacy.
