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Diabetes’ often-forgotten consequences: Pharmacy School head
University of Queensland diabetes expert Professor Peter Little has used National Diabetes Week to remind people of the often-overshadowed consequences and contributors to the condition. Prof Little, the School of Pharmacy head, says people commonly fail to …
Employee pharmacists support GP initiative: PPA
Pharmacy is keen to engage with the Australian Medical Association’s proposal for non-dispensing pharmacists in General Practice, says Professional Pharmacists Australia, following a survey on the topic. PPA asked members …
UK pharmacists keen to work in GP surgeries
More than 120 English pharmacists have joined a group for those interested in working in British GP surgeries, Chemist+Druggist reports. NHS England recently launched a new £15m scheme to fund, …
PSA calls for review on medicines reviews caps
Several aspects of medication reviews should be reviewed, including the cap on services, says PSA president Joe Demarte. His comments followed the publication of a landmark study on the impact of …
Men encouraged to “Play Peeball for Prostate”
The AFL Coaches’ Association has launched a new Men’s Health Week initiative to encourage men to take control of their health, teaming up with Chemist Warehouse to have men “Play …
Photography contest to highlight macular disease
The Macular Disease Foundation Australia is calling for entries into the fifth annual mEYE World Photographic Competition and is asking all Australians to submit a photograph that captures the theme: See …
Diet, exercise focus for National Diabetes Awareness Week
During National Diabetes Awareness Week 2015, which runs from 12 to 18 July, WentWest – the Western Sydney Primary Health Network – is encouraging local residents to consult their GP …
Eleanna Ballis, new NAPSA president, excited about pharmacy changes
The National Australian Pharmacy Student’s Association has elected Eleanna Ballis, from Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga, as its new president. Ballis told the AJP that she’s looking forward to working …
Blooms the Chemist teams up with House with no Steps
Blooms The Chemist has joined forces with one of Australia’s largest disability organisations, House with No Steps. The two organisations have teamed up to increase their community support for those …
Pharmacy Alliance membership climbs past 500
Pharmacy Alliance announced today that its membership numbers have hit an all-time high of 504 members. Starting in 2002 with only five members, Pharmacy Alliance focuses on providing independent pharmacy …
MA urges Parliament on Medical Research Future Fund
Medicines Australia has tabled a submission urging the Parliament to pass legislation that will create the Medical Research Future Fund. However, if the MRFF is to succeed in addressing the …
Advantage Pharmacy Group takes up Fred NXT
Advantage Pharmacy Group has engaged Fred IT to implement Fred NXT throughout its national network of company owned stores by the end of 2015. The Advantage Pharmacy Group includes the …