Proposed draft update to dementia guidelines
Dementia care has “shifted significantly” say experts as proposed update to dementia clinical practice guidelines opens for consultation The first major draft update to the national clinical guidelines for dementia …
Is PBS spending set to stall?
Despite headline figures, a peak body says PBS expenditure will slow as a share of GDP – and it could have implications for patients Future investment in the pharmaceutical benefits …
Looking into the budget for business
A glance at some of the business measures in the 2026/27 Federal Budget Here are some of the key business-related measures outlined by the government in the 2026 Federal Budget, …
Medicines safety ‘stuck in the last decade’
Lack of funding for pharmacist-led medicines safety programs in the Federal Budget leaves PSA disappointed One of Australia’s top 10 national health priorities is “stuck in the last decade” due to …
Chalmers backs NIPVIP, but says ‘no’ to co-pay freeze
Budget delivers $41.2 million to boost uptake of childhood vaccinations through pharmacy, but no freeze to the PBS general co-payment Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, has revealed the government will invest …
dRx series: Deprescribing NSAIDs in older people
Amy Page and Amanda Quek
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at how and when to consider deprescribing NSAIDS in elderly patients Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended …
‘This is about restoring our lifestyle’: NT chief minister
Pharmacists get green light to diagnose and treat 21 common health conditions in the Northern Territory Amendments to the Northern Territories Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulations 2014, will allow community pharmacists …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Management of obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic and frequently debilitating psychiatric disorder, marked by persistent intrusive thoughts …
Pharmacy’s pre-budget wish list
Removing the cap on HMRs, freezing the general PBS co-payment and introducing a tiered model of the NIPVIP are among the measures professional bodies want to see in tonight’s Federal …
A shortage no more
TGA announces a feared clonidine shortage is no longer on the cards A forecast shortage of Catapres (clonidine) 150 mcg tablets is no longer expected to occur, the Therapeutic Goods …
Outcomes have fallen short of expectations: CSL
CSL share price tumbles to 10-year low on back of US$5 billion asset write-off Australian pharmaceutical and biotechnology firm, CSL, is cutting its full-year revenue and earnings forecasts following a 90-day review by interim chief …
Tuffin to lead palliative care community
PSA launches new community of practice (COP) to support pharmacists delivering end-of-life care Western Australian pharmacist, Penny Tuffin, will chair the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) newly formed Palliative Care …