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Severe reactions linked to ‘compounded’ Ozempic
Patient violently ill and vomiting blood after taking illegally compounded Ozempic from an online pharmacy Products being sold as compounded Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) are being linked to severe side …
PDL names student grants recipients
PDL, announces three winners of its 2024 Student Grants Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) will provide funding to three students to attend major conferences this year through its Student Grants program. …
NAPSA lobbies MPs ahead of Budget
NAPSA branches target Labor MPs to push for expansion of Commonwealth Prac Payments Pharmacy students are being urged to “keep up the good fight” in their campaign to secure …
The week in review
Placement poverty, movement in the credentialled pharmacist space and shortage updates all made the news this week Organisations are urging the Albanese government to pass legislation restricting access to vapes, …
Investors deemed vulnerable if Sigma/CWH deal fails
Analyst warns Sigma share price could take a hit if Chemist Warehouse merger is blocked Sigma Healthcare investors could be exposed to downside risk if the competition watchdog doesn’t approve …
Another year of free flu shots in the West
Government allocates $8 million for free influenza vaccinations in Western Australia Pharmacists will continue to provide flu vaccines to patients not eligible for the jab under the National Immunisation …
GSK to bolster Shingrix supply
TGA grants temporary approval for the use of overseas-sourced Shingrix in Australia GSK is set to supply Shingrix vaccines registered in Hong Kong to the Australian market for patients eligible …
‘A very welcome addition.’
PBAC recommends PBS listing of drug to treat endometriosis pain, noting need for new treatments for the condition The PBAC has recommended PBS listing of Ryeqo for treatment of moderate …
A new microcredential
New microcredential prepares pharmacists to perform Medication Management Reviews in healthcare settings across Australia From June 2024, registered pharmacists across Australia can access a new microcredential which will train them …
SHPA backs ‘much-needed’ vaping legislation
Coalition of health organisations including the SHPA, urges senators to support new vape legislation The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) is among a group of advocacy groups calling …
Footy team removes cannabis branding
The Dolphins National Rugby League club has worked with the TGA, agreeing to remove Alternaleaf branding from its jerseys and on signages displayed at stadiums during its games This followed …
The top ten
Perennial pharmacy news maker Chemist Warehouse was on readers minds over the last month, dominating our top ten story list These were the ten most read stories on our website …