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England doubles funding for pharmacists in general practice
NHS England has more than doubled funding for its clinical pharmacists in general practice pilot, following an overwhelmingly positive response from GP surgeries. The scheme’s funding will double from £15 …
‘Chemo brain’ helped by online exercises
Cancer survivors experiencing problems with their memory and concentration following chemotherapy treatment can help overcome symptoms using simple online brain training exercises, a conference of cancer experts in Hobart will …
PSA members find value in their membership
A survey of PSA members has shown that the vast majority are satisfied or extremely satisfied with many aspects of their membership of PSA, in particular the provision of the …
Pharmacists key in antimicrobial resistance battle: FIP
Involving pharmacists in preventing antimicrobial resistance makes the implementation of successful policies more likely, says the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) in a briefing document to be released on 16 November, …
UV exposure: it all adds up, warns SunSmart
A SunSmart campaign unveiled today warns Victorians that it’s not just tanners who are at risk of skin cancer, as new data shows more adults get sunburned during day-to-day activities …
Advance Practice Pharmacists eligible for automatic elevation to Fellow of PSA
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has welcomed the results of the Credentialing of advanced practice pharmacists pilot program. National President of the PSA, Joe Demarte, congratulated all the trial participants. …
Blackmores partners with Australian Open
Blackmores has announced an official partnership with the Australian Open. “We are thrilled to be partnering with the Australian Open. The tournament is undoubtedly one of the premier summer sporting …
EBOS Group acquires Red Seal
EBOS Group Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire a leading New Zealand natural health products business, Red Seal, for NZ$80 million substantially bolstering the Group’s existing position in …
GPs to be shown their oral antibiotic prescribing patterns
More than 28,000 Australian GPs will this week receive a letter from NPS MedicineWise showing their recent oral antibiotic prescribing patterns, providing them an important opportunity to reflect on their …
Many still think antibiotics will help colds: NPS
New figures released today by NPS MedicineWise show that while fewer people are now asking for antibiotics when they have a cold or flu, many still mistakenly believe that antibiotics …
Scarlet fever an omen of antimicrobial resistance: PSA
The re-emergence of scarlet fever in Asia and parts of the UK provides a timely reminder at the start of Antibiotic Awareness Week (16-22 November) that antimicrobial resistance is real …
1-in-2 Aussies risk ‘accidental’ sun damage: CCF
Forget sunbaking, just doing jobs outside the house may result in dangerous sunburns and cancer risk, warns the Cancer Council Foundation (CCF). Cancer Council and the Australasian College of Dermatologists joined with National …