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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Pharmacist target of discriminatory sign posted outside suburban store  The profession and community have shown support for a Sydney-based pharmacy owner after a sign saying “no Asian slum-city in St …

Fresh figures show 21% fall in notifiable data breaches being reported by healthcare providers in the first half of 2025  Australia’s healthcare sector remains the top source of notifiable data …

Tasmania’s pharmacies and pharmacists “continue to set the standard nationally”, a Guild leader believes  Pharmacy Guild of Australia Tasmanian branch president, Joe O’Malley, is hoping TerryWhite Chemmart Sorell will bring …

Pharmacy group doubles number of blister packs recycled in last 12 months  More than 30,000kg of aluminium and plastic have been diverted from landfill over the last three years through …

PSA to publish new standards for continuing professional development in December  The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is moving forward with the development of its standards for continuing professional development …

Healthcare staff commence training ahead of the phased implementation of one state’s Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR)  Close to 200 NSW Health employees from across the state have volunteered to …

Pharmacy group among Australia’s fastest growing businesses  The rollout of onsite pharmacy services in the aged care sector has seen Choice Chemist take second spot on the Australian Financial Review’s …

Australia and its allies need to work together to shore up their medicines manufacturing capabilities, Guild leader says  Steps need to be taken to strengthen Australia’s medicines supply chain to …