News
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PBAC endorses new COVID-19 vaccine
Monday | Feb 2 2026THE Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has supported a platform recommendation for current and future Pfizer Cominarty COVID vaccines to be NIP-listed after TGA approval.
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LocumCo discount for Guild members
Monday | Feb 2 2026GOLD Cross has announced a new partnership with LocumCo, offering discounted locum rates to Pharmacy Guild of Australia members who undertake scope-of-practice education.
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Dispensary Corner 02 Feb 26
Monday | Feb 2 2026MOVE over quinoa and kale, kiwi fruits are set to take over as the next trending superfood.
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Counterfeit melatonin warning
Friday | Jan 30 2026CONSUMERS and health professionals are being warned about imported unregistered melatonin products in an updated safety advisory from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
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Daily aspirin does not head off cancer
Friday | Jan 30 2026NEW research has found no effect on overall cancer incidence among healthy older adults who took a low-dose of aspirin daily, but there was an increased risk of cancer-related mortality.
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Single-use is back
Friday | Jan 30 20261 SHOT single-use cameras are a simple add-on category for pharmacy businesses, offering good margins.
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Presolol (labetalol) SSSI in place
Friday | Jan 30 2026THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has advised that Presolol 200 (labetalol 200mg) tablets (Alphapharm), used to treat all grades of hypertension, are in shortage due to manufacturing issues.
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GBMA Summit rego closes today
Friday | Jan 30 2026THE Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (GBMA) is holding a summit, 'No Patient Left Waiting: Ending the Era of Medicine Shortages', exploring the story behind medicine shortages and how healthcare stakeholders can achieve sustainable access to medicines for Australians.
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Last chance to save
Friday | Jan 30 2026TIER 2 pricing for APP2026 ends tomorrow, Sat 31 Jan, so do not miss the opportunity to save up to $140 on full registration fees.
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PDL student educational grants open
Friday | Jan 30 2026APPLICATIONS for the PDL 2026 Student Grant Program are now open, giving recipients the opportunity to broaden their education by attending a professional pharmacy conference.
