News
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IPE Colloquium 2026 scholarships
Tuesday | Jan 13 2026THE Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is encouraging pharmacy students and interns to apply for a scholarship to attend the IPE Colloquium 2026 event on Tue 05 May in Canberra.
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Paracetamol, antidepressants top poisons centre referrals
Tuesday | Jan 13 2026AN ANALYSIS of clinical toxicology specialist referrals from the NSW Poisons Information Centre (PIC) has revealed a high burden of disease from intentional self-harm, particularly with commonly accessible substances like paracetamol and other non-opioid analgesics.
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Biosimilars policy saves Finns 41m
Tuesday | Jan 13 2026A FINNISH government policy mandating substitution of biologic medicines with their biosimilar counterparts (where available) has resulted in estimated savings to the nation's PBS-equivalent of 41 million (A$71m) in 2025 when compared with 2022 before the changes were rolled out.
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Dispensary Corner 13 Jan 26
Tuesday | Jan 13 2026THE uncontrollable urge to laugh during a serious moment is something most of us have experienced at some point in our lives.
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Pharmacists in the making
Monday | Jan 12 2026DIRECT Chemist Outlet (DCO)will be hosting its popular Little Pharmacist Experience in participating stores around the country on Sat 17 Jan, with over 4,000 families already booked in.
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HPV vax gives herd immunity
Monday | Jan 12 2026SWEDISH research has revealed that women growing up in areas with school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs were less likely to have serious pre-cancerous changes in their cervix - even if they themselves were unvaccinated.
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APP2026 comp closes on Fri
Monday | Jan 12 2026THE Guild is offering APP2026 attendees the chance to win a package including full conference registration with Sat night street party ticket, return economy class flights to the Gold Coast and three nights at The Star Gold Coast.
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First PFIC drug listed on PBS
Monday | Jan 12 2026IPSEN Australia has announced the listing of Bylvay (odevixibat) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for the treatment of patients six months and older with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC).
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Formula recall
Monday | Jan 12 2026NESTLE Australia has recalled select batches of Alfamino infant formula as a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of cereulide.
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FIP emergency healthcare module
Monday | Jan 12 2026THE International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is holding an online training session that aims to prepare pharmacists for working with the WHO Interagency Emergency Health Kits (IEHK) before being deployed to an emergency or disaster.
