New pack size to ‘help address supply shortage’
PBAC recommends expanding empagliflozin treatment population in line with “pivotal” trial, changes to max quantities for pioglitazone and listing of new contraceptive choice in May meeting The PBAC has recommended …
One-way valve
Is anything as simple, or beautiful, as the one-way valve? From our circulatory system to our artificial respiratory devices, it’s essential to our health Is anything as simple, or beautiful, …
RSV vax decision deferred
NIP listing proposal for immunising infants and young children temporarily knocked back for legislative reasons A decision on the proposed NIP listing of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine nirsevimab (Beyfortus) …
Administration errors reported with RSV prevention products
Regulator warns of “product administration errors” in the provision of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines and monoclonal antibody medications Pharmacists urged to plan carefully to prevent dispensing and administration errors related …
TGA acts on unlawful supply of unregistered supplement
Regulator issues infringement notice over the alleged supply of a therapeutic good not entered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) Victorian-based business, Nourishmeorganics Pty Ltd, has paid $18,780 to …
Derm Clinic: How to identify and manage sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is common. People with sensitive skin describe reactivity to external triggers, causing skin discomfort, writes Brett MacFarlane Their reactivity can be extreme, and some react to many different …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Variation in the potentially inappropriate use of antipsychotic and benzodiazepine medications among individuals receiving residential medication management reviews This …
Use aged care delay time well: Bonner
The delayed start to the new Aged Care Act offers a key opportunity for government to utilise pharmacists, says one expert Earlier this month (4 June 2025), health minister Mark …
Butler recruits influencers in vape war
Athletes, advocates, entertainers and a gamer to join government’s fight against teen vaping The federal government is enlisting the help of influencers as part of its campaign against vaping. Minister …
Confidence hits new high after 60-day slump
Less than two years after the community pharmacy sector was rocked by the introduction of double dispensing, confidence is higher than ever, writes Nick O’Donoghue Increased funding secured through the …
The gale of creative destruction
Pharmacies that harness the winds of change and embrace the patient health model are destined to thrive To the surprise of many, Australia lays claim to the strongest gale ever …
Dealing with a vaccination crisis
Amid falling vaccination rates, warnings of a dire flu season are raising serious concerns, with pharmacists set to play a crucial role in tackling the predicted crisis. Chris Brooker reports …