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Responsible advertising reminder
AHPRA and the National Boards have reminded health professionals about their legal obligations regarding advertising AHPRA says registered practitioners need to check, correct and comply with their professional and legal …
Three pharmacy services could save billions
Just three pharmacy professional services could save Canada up to CAD$25.7 billion, a new report has found The new report, released by the Conference Board of Canada, found that if …
Apotex celebrates 10,000 clinics with Steve Waugh
Apotex marked its 10,000th APO-Wellness clinic over the long weekend by vaccinating cricket legend Steve Waugh Apotex held a special flu vaccination event featuring Blooms The Chemist ambassador and Australian …
Vaccination campaign to tackle myths
The Coalition Government is rolling out a new campaign to encourage childhood vaccination The $5.5 million immunisation awareness campaign is aimed at achieving the Government’s target of all children being …
Fido bites back
Dog-related injuries account for a surprisingly large number of hospitalisations, new data reveals In 2013-14 there were 572 cases of hospitalisation due to drowning in Australia. While this is a …
Most alcohol drunk in risky way – by older people
More than half of the alcohol drunk in Australia is drunk in a way that is outside the recommended guidelines of two Australian standard drinks per day, a new study …
The right level of interest?
How are the current low interest rates impacting on the pharmacy business sales market? Natalie Sirianni explains At its last meeting on Tuesday 4 April 2017, the Reserve Bank of …
Pharmacy events
We take a look at upcoming events for pharmacists PSA17 is the ‘must-attend’ global conference for pharmacists. More than 50 presenters, including international speakers and experts, will discuss major pharmacy …
Global kidney health snapshot
One in 10 people worldwide have chronic kidney disease, but there are huge knowledge gaps, a new report shows Australia ranks 12th among high income countries, with around 13% of …
The week in review
We take a look back at the week in pharmacy It’s been a big week for the state of employment in Australia: the Turnbull Government announced the abolition of 457 …
What are you earning?
New tax office data lifts the lid on occupational income differences, and on the gender gap in pharmacist pay A gender gap definitely exists in Australian pharmacist pay rates, if …
Penalty rates decision to be appealed
A union has asked the Fair Work Commission to immediately conclude the penalty rates matter so it can appeal the decision in the Federal Court United Voice, which represents hospitality …