News
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Biosimilar policies to cut govt, patient costs
Wednesday | Feb 12 2025HALVING the PBS co-payment to encourage patient preference for biosimilars over the reference biologic was one of several key policy recommendations arising from this week's Sandoz Biosimilar Policy Summit.
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Revive Tears – PBS listed
Wednesday | Feb 12 2025REVIVE Tears lubricant eye drops provide long-lasting and soothing relief against burning, irritation and discomfort due to dry eye.
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Alcon product discontinuation from January 2025
Wednesday | Feb 12 2025GENTEAL Lubricant Eye Drops and In A Wink Lubricant Eye Drops are no longer available via PBS subsidy (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) in Australia.
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Unique needs of remote Aus overlooked
Tuesday | Feb 11 2025THE Remote and Isolated Pharmacist Association Australia (RIPAA) is calling for greater recognition of the unique challenges facing pharmacists in remote communities in its pre-Budget submission.
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Overseas travellers urged to vaccinate
Tuesday | Feb 11 2025THE current global increase in measles has led the Victorian Department of Health to urge people travelling overseas to ensure they are fully vaccinated against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases before they leave Australia.
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Shingles awareness
Tuesday | Feb 11 2025MOST adults aged 50 and over are likely to be at risk of shingles, but many may not understand its cause, risk and impact.
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Tax hit for sunscreen cosmetics looming
Tuesday | Feb 11 2025THE Australian Tax Office (ATO) is cracking down on GST exemptions for sunscreen-containing cosmetics, such as moisturisers, foundation and lip balm.
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Nepal leads on tobacco warnings
Tuesday | Feb 11 2025NEPAL has recently introduced new rules for cigarette packaging, with graphic pictures of the health effects of smoking required to cover 100% of the back and front of cigarette packs, up from 90% front and back two years ago.
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BTC expands partnership with Arna Pharma
Tuesday | Feb 11 2025BTC Speciality Health has amended its existing license and distribution agreement for itsBronchitol and Aridol respiratory medicine products, and extended its partnership with Arna Pharma.
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Women’s health meds added to PBS
Monday | Feb 10 2025FROM 01 Mar 2025, women will have cheaper access to newer generation oral contraceptives and menopause hormone therapies when they are listed on the PBS.
