AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoPharmacist-led care in NSW: University of Newcastle trials backed pharmacist management for uncomplicated UTIs and oral contraceptive resupply, reaching 17,000+ and 1,900+ women respectively, pointing to faster access and clearer referral pathways. Online product safety push: Choice is urging the ACCC to crack down on dangerous “toy-like” and banned items still sold via major marketplaces, arguing platforms must be held responsible before products reach shoppers. Energy and jobs pressure: ABS data shows Australia’s March-quarter GDP grew just 0.3% (2.5% annual), with cyclone disruptions hitting exports and cautious consumers weighing on spending. Consumer delivery upgrade: Repco has digitised last-mile delivery across Australia and NZ to improve real-time visibility, on-time performance and driver safety. Trade friction with forced labour: The US proposes up to 12.5% extra tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including Australia, after forced-labour enforcement was deemed inadequate. Health risk headline: A study links higher ultraprocessed food intake with a 58% higher dementia risk.
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