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Reflection ‘reminded me that healthcare is constantly evolving’
Healthcare concerns that may seem “insurmountable” can be solved if members of the different professions work together – and with technology, says pharmacist politician Assistant minister for mental health and …
Government pushes PBS integrity reforms
Proposed legislation to provide more practical options to respond to PBS claims concerns Legislative reforms currently before the federal parliament aim to strengthen the integrity and effectiveness of Australia’s health system, …
Australians want medicine prices frozen or cut
The Guild has cited recent national polling data that shows Australians are worried about the planned increase in the cost of PBS medicines in January 2027 Almost four in five …
‘Step up to save lives’: NAPSA
Pharmacy students are being urged to roll up their sleeves to bolster Australia’s blood and plasma supplies With Australia’s plasma reserves at a 10-year low, the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ …
dRx series: Deprescribing ophthalmic corticosteroids in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
What consequences can emerge from long-term use of ophthalmic corticosteroids? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page examine the use of these medicines in older people Deprescribing is defined as a …
Could better handbasin design prevent hospital superbug outbreaks?
Handbasins help prevent infections in hospitals, but new research from Flinders University warns that contaminated basins in healthcare might put patients at risk and have implications in outbreaks of superbugs …
World news wrapup: 29 October 2026
Patient hospitalised after missed typo led to dispensing error; pharmacy is delivering “social value”; court orders compounder to stop producing semaglutide Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: “It’s fortunate that the harm was …
Supporting informed decisions in pharmacy practice
Pharmacists make decisions every day that can affect a patient’s health. Checking a dose, identifying an interaction, explaining an adverse effect or clarifying a prescription calls for reliable information and …
‘Full scope doesn’t mean free scope’: Union
Professional Pharmacists Australia members at National Pharmacies are set to take protected action to secure improved staffing levels and pay Staffing and pay rates are not keeping pace with the expansion …
Sunscreen proposals attract applause and scrutiny
“In the interest of transparency and public safety, we believe (sunscreen test) results should be made available to everyone,” a consumer advocacy group says Moves by the medicines regulator to …
Jump in prescription medicine applications
TGA misses 100% performance target due to “increased number and complexity of applications,” Department of Health annual report finds The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) completed 98.8% of prescription medicine evaluations …