Dispensary Corner 06 Jan 26
IT SEEMS that sitting on the toilet scrolling through social media may be bad for your health – and not…
AdPha warns of health system growth disconnect
ADVANCED Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has welcomed news of this year’s record intake of graduate doctors into the Queensland health system,…
PD for Tue 06 Jan 2026
AdPha warns of health system growth vs workforce disconnect, more menopause options for PBS listing, weight loss jabs’ downsides downplayed,…
PD breaking news – PBAC recommends Wegovy PBS listing for weight loss
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended an authority-required PBS listing for Wegovy (semaglutide, Novo Nordisk) for adults who…
PD breaking news – Victorian Community Pharmacy Program expanded
The Victorian Community Pharmacy Program has been expanded to include impetigo treatment for individuals over 24 months, and continuing hormonal…
PSA chief steps down
THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) announced yesterday that its chief executive officer, Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Morris, had given…
Narrative of ‘safer nicotine’ must end, experts say
A NEW expert consensus report by international researchers has concluded that nicotine is toxic for the heart and blood vessels,…
Get the lowdown on locum pharmacy
LOCUM pharmacy is growing in Australia, providing pharmacists with greater flexibility, higher earning potential, and varied professional experiences. In the…
DCO is growing
DIRECT Chemist Outlet is a franchise by pharmacists for pharmacists, now spanning over 140 stores. See p3 for more about…
Cannabis use rises for disadvantaged
PEOPLE living in socially disadvantaged and regional areas of Australia are consuming significantly more cannabis than their counterparts in wealthier…