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6CPA: why GPs are upset
The allocation of $1.26bn over five years in the 6CPA for professional services announced in the recent letter of intent has been welcomed by pharmacy as win for consumers but …
Experts get to grips with antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance poses a major threat to global and Australian health, a group of leading experts in the area say. At an industry briefing convened by Reckitt Benckiser, members of …
Too many kids on fixed dose asthma combos
A post market review of medicines to treat asthma has found that 40% of children with the illness are supplied with a fixed dose combination product contrary to current asthma …
Shanae Hancey is WA Student of the Year
Curtin University pharmacy student Shanae Hancey has been named as the West Australian Pharmacy Student of the Year. The announcement was made during the recent WA Annual Seminar. Ms Hancey, …
Calls for consistent patient advice on the use of topical corticosteroids
Dermatologists and pharmacists are calling for consistent patient advice on the use of topical corticosteroids.
Ley on prof services, handling fee
Health Minister Sussan Ley has highlighted investment in professional services which is set to be part of the upcoming Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, as well as the uncoupling of pharmacist …
Lead exposure down: NHMRC
The NHMRC has released a Statement and Information Paper summarising the evidence on the effects of lead on human health: exposure is down, but it’s still harmful. People’s exposure to …
6CPA professional services ‘beggar belief’ says AMA
The professional services likely to be funded under the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement “beggar belief,” vice president of the AMA Dr Steven Parnis says. Dr Parnis told 3AW radio host …
$1 pharmacy discount to hurt businesses?
The optional $1 discount on patient copayments for prescription medicines could harm community pharmacy businesses and drive consumers towards a price-oriented, lower-value model, industry stakeholders fear. The discount, previously announced …
Brighid Carey is top NSW student
University of New England pharmacy student Brighid Carey has been named the NSW Pharmacy Student of the Year and will now go on to compete against winners from all States …
Awareness, vaccination needed on pneumonia
The Lung Foundation is urging Australians to become more aware of the potentially life-threatening disease pneumonia, and encouraging vaccination. Fewer than one in seven Australian adults at risk of pneumonia …
Health profs can help savethescript: NPS
Health professionals are at the coalface of dealing with antibiotic resistance and, significantly more than most, hold insights into its potential implications, says NPS MedicineWise – so it’s encouraging them …