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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.
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IPA celebrates excellence
Tuesday | Oct 21 2025INDEPENDENT Pharmacies Australia (IPA) held its 2025 Member Summit on the Gold Coast last week, culminating in the celebration of ten outstanding contributors at the Gala Dinner and Awards Night.
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PSA Queensland excellence awards
Monday | Oct 20 2025THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) held its 2025 Queensland Excellence Awards in Brisbane last night, with five outstanding pharmacists recognised for their commitment to excellence in practice.
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Flu record a wake-up call
Monday | Oct 20 2025AUSTRALIA'S record flu season has sounded the alarm on Australia's influenza vaccination rates, with more than 410,000 lab-confirmed cases reported so far in 2025.
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Q&A with DCO founder, Ian Tauman
Monday | Oct 20 2025IAN Tauman is Director and founder of Direct Chemist Outlet, and also runs the buying group, Power Buying Group (PBG).
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Pharmacies lead on accessibility, loyalty
Friday | Oct 17 2025PHARMACISTS continue to rank among the top three most accessible and frequently used health practitioners in Australia, according to data released today by NAB Health.
