News
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Call for action on migrant health
Tuesday | Nov 18 2025RESEARCH commissioned by healthcare group Bupa has found that migrants in Australia face systemic barriers to healthcare, including confusing and often prohibitive costs, cultural gaps, limited service availability and mental health stigma.
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Mayne reacts to HRT black box move
Tuesday | Nov 18 2025MAYNE Pharma has reacted to the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) announcement that it will remove "black box" warnings from menopause hormone therapy products (PD 12 Nov), suggesting it will increase use of its products.
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$1m for mini tumours
Tuesday | Nov 18 2025A WA researcher has been awarded almost $1 million in funding to investigate tiny lab-grown tumours to help find treatments for liver cancer.
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Dispensary Corner 18 Nov 25
Tuesday | Nov 18 2025APART from negatively impacting the planet through rising global temperatures and extreme weather events, it has now been revealed that climate change is also to blame for weight gain.
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Vic GPs warn against pharmacist care
Monday | Nov 17 2025VICTORIAN GPs are urging patients to consult with their regular GP, rather than going to a pharmacist "for a 'quick fix' that may not address the real problem".
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Hospital pharmacist oversight crucial
Monday | Nov 17 2025RESEARCH conducted in a Victorian hospital found that two-thirds of patients with discharge prescriptions required intervention by pharmacists, raising concerns about patient safety if hospital pharmacist review is bypassed.
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AdPha highlights 2025 achievements
Monday | Nov 17 2025ADVANCED Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the major achievements that have helped to advance the profession for pharmacists and technicians.
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Osteo control
Monday | Nov 17 2025NEW MediChoice OSTEO-CAPS from Nova Pharmaceuticals provides up to eight hours of relief from osteoarthritis pain.
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Bondi Sands zinc sunscreen recall
Monday | Nov 17 2025BONDI Sands is recalling five batches of two sunscreen products due to a potential issue with product separation, meaning they may no longer meet SPF claims.
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Obesity report points to medical basis
Monday | Nov 17 2025A NEW report released last week, Let's Talk About Weight: A national report on lived experiences of obesity and weight management in Australia, highlights the whole-of-life impact of the condition experienced by two thirds of Australians over 18.
