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Health Minister Sussan Ley spruiks PBS package – signals price cut
More than 2000 brands of common medicines could be slashed in price, some by as much as 50%, from next year, Minister for Health Sussan Ley says under the Government’s proposed PBS package.
Sigma supports the Pharmacists’ Support Service
Sigma has donated $2,500 to the Pharmacists’ Support Service. The donation is set to be put towards further training for the volunteer pharmacists who provide the service, as well as …
More Aussies screening for bowel cancer
Australians are participating in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program at a higher rate, according to a report released today by the AIHW. Of the 1.4 million people aged 50, …
Senate pushed to pass National Health Amendment Bill: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia yesterday gave evidence to the Senate Economics Legislation committee inquiry into the National Health Amendment Bill, and said it wants a “timely” passage of the Bill through the …
Deadly waiting game for prostate cancer drugs
Prostate cancer patients have to wait many years to get access to new cancer medicines compared to other countries such as the US. This is resulting in poorer quality of …
Senators urged to pass National Health Amendment bill
The Senate is being pushed not to delay the passage of the National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill which is the key to implementation of the 6CPA by the PSA. …
Study shows cadmium link to reduced bone density
Women are being urged to eat a varied balanced diet to reduce their exposure to cadmium, after a major study linked the metal to reduced bone density. Seventy seven WA …
TV program catalyst for drop in statin use: claim
More than 60,000 people have reduced or discontinued their use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs after watching ABC’s TV program, Catalyst, which questioned their benefits for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, …
Joe Demarte elected PSA national president
Victorian pharmacist Joe Demarte was announced today as the national president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia by the PSA’s National Board.
PATY nominees…act now: entries close today
GuildSuper Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY) nominees should be reminded that entries close today—19 June! The Pharmacy Guild of Australia offers this advice to nominees on entering the award: Think …
6CPA funds puts professional services centre stage
The doubling of funds for professional services in the 6CPA represents recognition that community pharmacists are now primary healthcare providers, claims Charlie Benrimoj, professor of pharmacy practice and head of …
Action needed to cut prostate cancer deaths
Prostate cancer is the fourth most common cause of male deaths and more must be done improve survival rates, by detecting it early. Prostate cancer has the dubious distinction of being fourth most …