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Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Macrolides for asthma A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials has concluded that macrolides likely reduce severe exacerbations and improve …
dRx series: Deprescribing antiglaucoma preparations in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When should deprescribing medicines for glaucoma be considered? Amy Page and Amanda Quek take a look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve improved …
Union steps National Pharmacies action
Professional Pharmacists Australia urges followers to email National Pharmacies’ chief executive as pay dispute continues “Pharmacy has changed! Our pay hasn’t,” is the message union group, Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) is …
Data highlights ‘whooping cough corridor’
East coast holiday destinations have come under scrutiny as a stretch of areas with low childhood protection against pertussis The 2026 Whooping Cough Report Card by the Immunisation Foundation of …
Poll: Do you sell vapes?
Since e-cigarettes for smoking cessation were scheduled S3 and restricted to pharmacies, controversy continues over the issue. We’d like to know whether you stock them In June 2024, the Albanese …
Asthma mortality remains ‘alarmingly high’: NAC
A multidisciplinary approach is needed to reduce the number of asthma-related deaths in Australia, an expert states New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that 484 Australians died due to asthma in 2025 – up …
November MIMS update
Some recent changes to medicines listings, including new products, presentations, indications, contraindications and safety changes New products Ciltacabtagene autoleucel (Carvykti) is a B cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-directed, genetically modified autologous …
Renewed peptide warning
The medicines regulator has issued a new alert, as questions continue over pharmacy’s role in spotting and managing the use of unapproved peptides The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) this week …
The week in review
Pharmacist prescribing battle continues, a new GLP-1 option and pharmacy’s most influential were among our top stories this week Doctors have demanded a pause to pharmacist scope expansion in NSW …
Verrocchis make $4m a year pledge
Chemist Warehouse co-founder’s family formalises philanthropy through foundation Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital is set to receive “at least” $500,000 through a new charitable foundation established by Chemist Warehouse co-founder, Mario Verrocchi and …
‘End the postcode lottery’: Guild
It’s time to introduce a consistent endorsement framework for pharmacist prescribing across Australia, the national Guild says The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is calling on the government to bring in …
Hospital pharmacist sought for regulatory role
Pharmacy Council of NSW opens expressions of interest for upcoming roles Pharmacists and members of the community are being invited to apply to join the Pharmacy Council of NSW.  The …