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Antibiotic by-products contributing to resistance
Breakdown products can trigger resistance at the same exposure level as the original antibiotics, Australian researchers find Antibiotic byproducts can retain the ability to promote antibiotic resistance in bacteria even …
Time to move beyond prescribing pilots: report
Report calls for a nationally consistent approach to pharmacist prescribing with sustainable funding mechanisms Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice has the capacity to deliver more than $1 billion in savings, while freeing up …
‘Enormous’ opportunity to motivate
Pharmacist-led conversations about RSV expected to increase with profession included in new NIP program, but survey findings reveal a need for more awareness One third of older Australians eligible for …
FluMist admin warning
TGA urges immunisers to ensure patients are aged two years or older before administering nasal influenza vaccine Health professionals are being urged confirm a child’s age before administering FluMist, after reports of the intranasal vaccine …
Pharmacists recognised in King’s Birthday honours list
Former PSA Pharmacist of the Year winner amongst a quartet of pharmacy sector stalwarts to receive King’s Birthday honours A former member of the AJP’s editorial board, and the current …
The week in review
Our top stories over the past week and what you can expect next week Pharmacists earning award wages are set to benefit from a 4.75% increase in base rates from …
New training module to strengthen cultural safety in pharmacy
PSA announces expansion of its Deadly Pharmacists training program A new module is being added to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) Deadly Pharmacists program aimed at supporting pharmacists to …
NSW to fund pill prescribing training for 100 pharmacists
State partners with Family Planning Australia to boost the number of pharmacists authorised to prescribe oral contraceptives Prescribing pharmacists in NSW can now initiate and supply the oral contraceptive pill to “low-risk” women aged 18 …
Long-term antidepressant use called into question
Antidepressants should be regularly reviewed with shared decision-making about whether to continue or stop, say experts who compiled new summary of evidence Researchers from Adelaide University and The University of …
Off-label quetiapine linked to safety concerns
Commonly prescribed medication for insomnia symptoms affects next-day performance in people with OSA, controlled trial finds Low-dose quetiapine in people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and insomnia reduced OSA severity …
Unapproved ibutamoren product warning
The TGA has issued an alert due to an undeclared ingredient linked to a range of serious health outcomes The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says ‘Pharmatech’ branded MK-677 capsules (containing …
State announces deadline for free FluMist program
NSW’s pharmacy administered free nasal spray influenza vaccination program to wrap up two weeks after being extended to five-17-year-olds Pharmacists have until 5pm on Thursday 11 June 2026 to record FluMist vaccinations under the NSW government’s …