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TGA dismisses Vyvanse concerns
Investigation into potential lack of effectiveness, quality and safety of Vyvanse finds no issues of concern Social media commentary questioning the effectiveness and safety of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) are unfounded, …
‘Significant discrepancies’ in imported melatonin content
TGA flags concerns over imported melatonin products following laboratory testing Patients are being urged to stop using imported unregistered melatonin, after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) found one product contained …
‘Misinformation spreads faster and further than truth’
Parents and carers are being urged to rely on evidence-based information about childhood immunisations, as uptake declines Pharmacists have a key role to play in addressing misinformation about the safety …
The week in review
Pharmacists celebrated for their contributions to healthcare, scope expansion continues and where the profession sits on pay were among the hot topics this week World Pharmacists Day was celebrated this …
More sunscreens pulled
New sunscreens have been taken off the market with fears their SPF may be lower than labelled The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says several new sunscreens have been recalled by …
Medical journal retracts weight loss study
The study had suggested apple cider vinegar could help with weight management in young people, with one critique indicating the findings rivalled results seen from GLP-1 agonist drugs The British …
‘Routine robbery’
“We’re going to go with the roller doors and more security and more cameras”, owner says after second raid in six months Police are hunting two thieves who smashed their …
Tasmania joins scope expansion
Scope of practice expands in another jurisdiction as research shows half of Aussies are unaware pharmacists can treat a range of conditions Tasmanians will be the next group of Australians …
Stealth wealth: under-the-radar fortunes grow for pharmacy names
The journey of pharmacy giant founders has been well-documented, but a round-up by the Australian found under-the-radar wealth has also increased in the past 12 months The merger of Chemist …
‘Pharmacists are amazing, skilled, capable professionals’
Movers and shakers from across the pharmacy profession share their thoughts for World Pharmacists Day, speaking on expanded prescribing rights and more Happy World Pharmacists Day (25 September 2025) to …
World news – 25 September 2025
Health officials embrace nautical solution to medicine access issues; Allegations of financial mismanagement by a pharmacy group aired in parliament; Irish government makes “long overdue investment” in pharmacy Zadar, Croatia: …
‘Disconnect’ between PBS listings, guidelines
PBAC and experts debate PBS restrictions following its rejection for listing of new therapy The PBAC and other experts have investigated “several disconnections” in currently available medicines for pulmonary arterial …