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Pharmacist suspended for opioid abuse
A leading WA hospital pharmacist has been suspended after allegedly being caught stealing heavy-duty opioids According to reports in The West Australian Corruption and Crime Commission investigators arrested Matthew Foster …
Chemist Warehouse grilled on low pay
The employee pharmacists’ union has highlighted that pay rates in discount pharmacies are lower than average, following its review of Chemist Warehouse’s submission to the King Review. In its submission, …
Pharmacy undervalued for musculoskeletal help
Consumers want better information to help manage muscle, bone and joint conditions, but many aren’t aware of the value that pharmacy can provide, new research shows. MOVE muscle, bone & …
Pharmacists in demand
“I want pharmacists in my general practice” Health Minister tells parliament as government lauds its PBS record Health Minister Sussan Ley has told Federal Parliament she is a strong supporter …
More minor ailments work, no extra money
A new British scheme aims to better utilise community pharmacists in minor ailments won’t attract any funding for pharmacists. The scheme, which is to launch in pilot areas around England …
World news wrapup: 20 October 2016
We take a look at the last week in pharmacy Egypt: An Egyptian actress has taken a swing at one of Egypt’s top pharmacies, stating on Instagram that its nurses …
King Island Pharmacy arsonist disputes endangering neighbour
Whether or not the man who set fire to King Island’s only pharmacy knew the flat above it was occupied is one of several issues being examined as he faced …
Medicare freeze could mean unfilled scripts
Some consumers may decide not to fill scripts as a result of the Medicare freeze, AMA Vice President Tony Bartone says. Speaking at a media doorstop today, Dr Bartone said …
Where are the 6CPA pharmacy services trials?
The health sector urgently needs to get moving on the trial pharmacy programs negotiated as part of the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, says David Quilty. Writing in this week’s edition …
Free webinars for launch of pharmacy transformation tools
The Pharmacy Guild is hosting a series of free webinars to launch a range of pharmacy transformation programs and tools to help great community pharmacies become even better. The Guild’s …
Antibiotic Awareness Week on the horizon
NPS MedicineWise is encouraging health professionals and community groups to get involved in Antibiotic Awareness Week 2016. Antibiotic Awareness Week is an annual, global event that encourages people around the …
$5 million for chronic lung diseases
The NHMRC has announced almost $5 million in funding for the prevention and management of chronic lung diseases. NHMRC participated in a request for research applications from the Global Alliance …