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Amcal and Guardian get behind kidney health
Amcal and Guardian Pharmacies are getting behind Kidney Health Week (May 24– 30), Kidney Health Australia’s national awareness campaign which is urging all Australians to meet their kidneys. Approximately 1.7 …
Prof Andrew Wilson to chair PBAC
Professor Andrew Wilson has been named as the new Chair of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee. “I congratulate Professor Wilson on his appointment and look forward to continuing to receive …
Incontinence and osteoporosis link
Osteoporosis weakens more than just bones, as new research suggests it is closely linked to incontinence in older women. Middle-aged and older women with osteoporosis have a much higher incidence …
Public urged to lobby MPs on PBS cuts
Medicines Australia has launched a consumer campaign urging the public to lobby their local MPs to safeguard the PBS and prevent further cuts. Its new campaign features a consumer website …
Aspen/PSA innovation awards close soon
Applications for the PSA and Aspen Pharmacare Australia Innovation Grants, recognising and celebrating innovation in pharmacy through sustainable business practices, close in two weeks. The new grants seek to identify …
Strides buys at Aspen, revives Arrow Pharmaceuticals
Indian pharma company Strides Arcolab has acquired Aspen business in Australia and plans to run the business as Arrow Pharmaceuticals, bringing back a previous name in the Australian generics market. …
Criminal history rego standard change
A revised criminal history registration standard will come in to effect for all registrants from 1 July 2015, says the Pharmacy Board. National Boards have published the contents of the …
Ashlei Mornement is ACT top student
University of Canberra pharmacy student Ashlei Mornement has been named as the ACT Pharmacy Student of the Year. Mornement, a Master of Pharmacy student (final year), will now go on …
Clinical tips: Bowel cancer screening
So, when was the last time you checked your poo? Checking your poo – it probably is not a conversation many patients want to have with their pharmacists. But bowel …
Ley backs away from safety net, copay increase
Health Minister Sussan Ley has backed away from the proposed increase to the safety net threshold, saying the legislation is unlikely to be passed. “That measure is not going to …
Quit celebrates 30 years of fighting smoking
Quit Victoria is celebrating its 30th birthday by reminding Australians what the smoking landscape was like 30 years ago. Smoking was so common when Quit Victoria was established 30 years …
NPS asks Aussies to fight antibiotic resistance
As part of its ‘Winter is Coming’ initiative this May, NPS MedicineWise is urging people to make a renewed pledge to help fight antibiotic resistance this cold and flu season. …