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Weight loss drug will be easier to access as Eli Lilly disrupts the pharmacy model
In the news: After failing to negotiate a way for their medicine, tirzapetide to be listed on the PBS, Eli Lilly has launched an online platform to "facilitate dispensing and delivery of medicines to consumers". LillyDirect is now operating in Australia with their GLP1 receptor agonist the first medicine to be supplied to patients in this way via a third party online pharmacy and with options for home delivery. Fiji has declared a national emergency around it's HIV crisis and is taking an all of government approach to address the epidemic and prevent further transmission. The TGA has removed Andropgraphis from the list of ingredients allowed in medicines and supplements, in response a high number of adverse reactions. This will impact some cold and flu remedies and 'immune-boosting' supplements which should now be withdrawn from sale. References Lilly Direct consumer press release Fijian government declares national HIV emergency as cases soar WHO continues to support Fiji as it declares HIV a national emergency Keeping HIV under control is increasingly challenging Andrographis removed from listed medicines framework because of allergy risk
