News
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Harper re-elected NAPSA President
Tuesday | Jul 8 2025THE National Australian Pharmacy Students' Association (NAPSA) Committee was announced at the Annual General Meeting last week, with Sebastian Harper from Griffith University re-elected to lead the student peak body.
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Dispensary Corner 08 Jul 25
Tuesday | Jul 8 2025A MEDICAL clinic in Scotland has been surprised with an unusually high amount of "inappropriate or unsolicited" urine samples and has specifically asked local residents to stop sending them in.
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Praise for falls reduction
Monday | Jul 7 2025A DYNAMIC prediction engine designed to anticipate the increased risk of an aged care resident suffering a fall has been shortlisted as a national finalist in a major technology innovation award.
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ADHD med benefits down
Monday | Jul 7 2025THE prescription of ADHD medications is connected to a range of safety benefits such as reductions in self harm and unintentional injury, but some of these links appear to have weakened as more people have been prescribed, according to international research.
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Careers Summit pearls of wisdom
Monday | Jul 7 2025WHETHER you are a student, an intern, an early career pharmacist, or an established professional looking for new opportunities, here are some valuable career tips from some of the speakers at Pharmacy Careers Summit last week.
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NAPSA: “Never a better time to get involved”
Monday | Jul 7 2025AS THE National Australian Pharmacy Students Association (NAPSA) plays an increasing role in advocacy that will shape the future of pharmacy, directors speaking at Pharmacy Careers Summit 2025 urged students to get involved in the organisation and make the most of their experience.
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Voltaren’s C2S ambassador
Monday | Jul 7 2025VOLTAREN has announced Candice Warner, a former Ironwoman champion, as the official Voltaren ambassador for the 2025 Voltaren City2Surf in Sydney on 10 Aug.
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AA reaching out across regional Australia
Monday | Jul 7 2025ALCOHOLICS Anonymous (AA) Australia recently held eight professional awareness luncheons in regional centres across the country, bringing together professionals on the frontline of community health and emergency response.
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Ventilation device product correction update
Monday | Jul 7 2025THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has advised that due to ongoing problems with its A30 and A40 series bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) devices, Philips is now contacting affected customers and patients to organise replacement devices or discuss alternative options.