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Asthma deaths rise in under 35s
New approach needed to improve diagnosis and treatment of asthma, NAC director says Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows there was a 33.333% increase in the number of asthma-related in people under 35 years …
‘Genuinely grateful’ to be recognised
Four leaders in pharmacy have been celebrated in the 2025 APC Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has announced the four recipients of the 2025 APC Dr …
Hypersonic pill testing announced
Festivalgoers to be offered free drug checking at Hypersonic Hypersonic will become the sixth music festival to take part in NSW Health’s pill testing pilot this weekend (Saturday 29 November …
Are online challengers making their move?
In the crowded beauty and wellness space, online retailers are cashing in on reduced pharmacy foot traffic, a research company says Online retailers Amazon Pharmacy and TikTok Shop are set …
Vaccines ‘safe, effective and not associated with autism’: TGA
Data from multiple large-scale and high-quality studies shows vaccines used in Australia are not linked to autism, healthcare leaders say In a joint statement, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael …
TGA strengthens denosumab safety information
Regulator updates warnings for fracture risk after discontinuation of Prolia and biosimilars Safety information for denosumab (Prolia and equivalent biosimilar) products used to treat osteoporosis is being updated to strengthen …
Ageism a factor in polypharmacy
“It’s like [they’re thinking], ‘You’re 78 and you’re not going to be here for long anyway… Here’s the script, now bugger off’,” one older adult said in a survey on …
New flu jab a ‘dream come true’
An mRNA based flu vaccine, which has been developed by Pfizer, is 34.5% more effective against influenza-like illness compared to current flu vaccines, according to a new trial But the …
Minister revokes pharmacy’s approval
A NSW pharmacy’s approval to supply PBS medicines has been revoked over “serious and repeated” contraventions of the Health Act The Department of Health and Ageing has issued a statement …
‘Profound shift’ in how Australians engage with healthcare options
A new survey shows overwhelming support amongst patients for telehealth – as well as a shift in how medicinal cannabis is viewed A survey commissioned by health tech company Montu …
University honours ‘extraordinary’ pharmacist
“The mother who nurtured the future generation” of pharmacists has been honoured at an event with a focus on one of her key interests: harm minimisation Pharmacists from across the …
Sunscreen confidence plummets amid recalls
A further four sunscreens have been taken off the shelf, as consumer confusion continues about which products are as effective as they claim The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recalled …