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Reforms to medicine in aged care proposed

The state government has introduced new legislation into parliament that seeks to restrict who can administer certain medications in aged care facilities. The Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment Bill 2025, would see only registered nurses or other authorised health professionals such as pharmacists and…

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