News
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Joint call for funding GP-based pharmacists
Thursday | May 1 2025THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) and Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) and have joined forces to call on major parties to fund general practice-based pharmacists to work with specialist GPs to support high-quality prescribing and quality use of medicines.
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First new PBS listing for ALS drug in 20 yrs
Thursday | May 1 2025RADICAVA IV infusion (edaravone, Teva Pharma) is now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for eligible adults with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), representing the first new PBS-listed molecule for the treatment of ALS in over 20 years.
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New Bioderma brand identity aims to highlight skin health
Thursday | May 1 2025A NEW visual identity designed to reflect Bioderma's 45-year legacy of dermatological innovation has been launched by the French skincare brand.
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New gender-affirming CPD
Thursday | May 1 2025A NEW Continuing Professional Development (CPD) module focused on inclusive and affirming healthcare for transgender, gender-diverse and non-binary patients is now available to pharmacists across Australia.
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New measles cases in Victoria
Thursday | May 1 2025TWO new measles cases have been reported in Victoria, one of which was locally acquired and has no known links to recent cases of measles.
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Glucojel Bears winner announced
Thursday | May 1 2025GLUCOJEL Glucofest (PD 23 Apr) is now over, with Helen Shuffell of Harcourt, Victoria, drawn as the winner of a year's supply of Glucojel Bears.
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Govt funding for lung cancer med
Thursday | May 1 2025AUSTRALIANS with an aggressive form of lung cancer most common in non-smokers will now have affordable access to the first medicine to target the underlying cause of their disease.
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Benefits of Manuka honey in an oral spray
Thursday | May 1 2025ULTRA Nature Propolis and Manuka Honey oral spray (RRP $13.99) is a natural antibacterial product and antioxidant that may assist in the treatment of minor mouth and throat infections.
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Keep the mozzies off
Thursday | May 1 2025CHEMIST Warehouse outlets around Australia now stock Australian wellness brand Natpat and its range of non-medicated patches and stickers.
