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Boots fallout sees ‘unprecedented slew’ of mail
The Guardian has received what its letters editor suspects may be the “largest haul of mail” ever received about a single article, following reports last week that Boots management was …
When social turns unsociable
Woolworths’ social media post called “creepy” The perils of unmonitored social media use by staff have been highlighted by a fiasco involving supermarket giant Woolworths. The company is beign accused …
Antibiotic emergency
Drug company greed causing antibiotic resistance plague, pharmacy editor claims. The pharmaceutical industry is playing a substantial role in driving the growth of antimicrobial resistance by a lack of funding …
Sugar tax: a health sweetener
A 20% TAX ON SOFT DRINKS WOULD RESULT IN WIDESPREAD, LONG-LASTING PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS AND SIGNIFICANT HEALTH COST SAVINGS, A NEW STUDY SHOWS. University of Queensland School of Public Health researcher Dr …
Pharmacy Alliance supports life in full
PHARMACY ALLIANCE HAS PARTNERED WITH THE FULLIFE FOUNDATION TO RAISE FUNDS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN ETHOPIA. The Fullife Foundation was established by pharmacist and member of Pharmacy Alliance, Ian Shanks …
Passive ‘vaping’ risk
E-CIGARETTES PRESENT HEALTH RISKS FOR PEOPLE WHO VAPE OR FOR BYSTANDERS. The risk assessment report from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. only considered e-cigarettes with nicotine, since there has been very …
Boots scandal highlights benefits of pharmacist ownership
Managers at Boots, the UK’s biggest pharmacy chain, have been pressuring their pharmacists to abuse Medicine Use Reviews, providing them to patients who do not need them or cannot use …
Concern continues over Hep C drug costs
Efforts continue to find a resolution to Hep C payment standoff Government officials have met with pharmacy and industry officials as moves continue to find a solution to the problem …
Aussies encouraged to vaccinate and help kids in India
Discount Drug Stores is encouraging Australians in-store to be vaccinated against flu, with $2 from each shot contributing to the vaccination and education of impoverished children in India. Running until …
Apotex decision a warning bell
Apotex’ decision to pull two of its PBS-listed products should ring an alarm for the health and pharmaceuticals sector, says Belinda Wood, CEO of the Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association. …
Queensland pharmacist vaccination now permanent
Pharmacist vaccination in Queensland is now a permanent fixture, as the Queensland Government has approved legislation to enable pharmacists to administer vaccinations to the public in a community pharmacy setting. …
FAQ: Pharmacist vaccination in Queensland
Pharmacist Vaccination in Queensland – Frequently Asked Questions Are pharmacists now allowed to vaccinate in Queensland? On the March 24 2016, the Health (Drugs and Poisons) Regulation 1996 (HDPR) was …