AHI to apply to Section 100 dispensing: Tambassis
The new Administration, Handling and Infrastructure fee set to be introduced in the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement will apply to Section 100 dispensing, Guild president George Tambassis has told the …
Aussies choose treats over fruit and veg
Australians are choosing discretionary food – foods that are high in energy but low in nutritional value – over fruits and vegetables, according to results from the Australian Health Survey …
Colorectal cancer treatment shows benefit
An Australian-led global study investigating a treatment for colorectal cancer has shown the treatment provides significant benefit, a major gathering of oncologists have been told.
MSD DPP-4 inhibitor doesn’t increase CV risk in diabetes, heart patients
A major study of patients with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease has found that a DPP-4 inhibitor does not increase the risk for major adverse CV events, hospitalisation for heart failure or adverse events
Guild member fees slashed by 25% for a year
Pharmacy Guild members will have their 2015-16 Membership renewal rates reduced by 25% as a thank you to all Members for their support during the negotiation of the 6CPA, the …
Guild keeps eye on 6CPA package Bill
The Guild is closely watching the progress of the National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2015 prior to the winter recess of Parliament, national executive director David Quilty writes in …
Bristol-Myers Squibb retains Best Employer status
Bristol-Myers Squibb Australia today announced it has achieved Aon Hewitt Best Employer accreditation status for the third year running, delivering outstanding people practices and employee engagement levels. Bristol-Myers Squibb was …
Are too many pharmacy graduates diminishing the profession?
Australia is producing too many pharmacy graduates, thus diminishing the profession, writes NAPSA past president Xavier Agostino… In 1997 there were six universities nationwide, each offering a pharmacy program. Since …
Ministers launch new stroke standard
Improving the early assessment and management of patients with stroke is the focus of a new Clinical Care Standard, which was launched today at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital by Federal …
Ageing with mental illness requires planning: SANE
Planning ahead is essential but not common for many older Australians living with a mental illness, according to research by the national mental health charity SANE Australia. “Many people …
Study to uncover childhood vaccination fears
University of Queensland researchers are hoping to examine parents’ fears about childhood vaccinations by conducting an Australia-wide survey. A team from UQ’s Parenting and Family Support Centre is asking parents to participate …
CSIRO scientists develop seashell-inspired capsule
CSIRO scientists have developed a protective seashell-inspired capsule to preserve the active biological ingredients needed to create promising new drugs. Published in the journal Nature Communications, the development overcomes a …