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ASMI arguing for continued pharmacy codeine access
In its submission to the supplementary consultation on the scheduling of OTC codeine medicines, ASMI supported regulatory options that reduce the risk of codeine misuse, while retaining pharmacy access for …
Slightly fewer avoiding filling scripts on cost
There has been a small drop in the proportion of Australians delaying filling scripts because of cost – just one finding released by the Productivity Commission in its Report on …
Andrew Matthews, Rachael Raleigh in new SHPA appointments
Kristin Michaels, CEO of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has announced two key staff appointments: Andrew Matthews and Rachael Raleigh. Michaels says that Andrew Matthews (pictured), as Senior …
Chemmart offering myDNA test nationwide
A genetic test that may help identify the right medication and dose for individuals will be offered by Chemmart stores throughout Australia from February. The myDNA test identifies how a …
Terry White Group boasts retail sales jump
Terry White Group has announced the network’s first half (to 31 December 2015) retail sales had increased 18%, outperforming the industry average growth rate significantly. Terry White Group CEO Anthony …
ASMI supports voluntary country of origin labelling
In its submission to the consultation on the Regulation Impact Statement for country of origin labelling, ASMI says it advocated for voluntary country of origin labelling for therapeutic goods. “ASMI …
Polypharmacy can trigger decline and death: Monash study
A new Monash University study has found that polypharmacy, defined as the simultaneous use of five or more medications, can trigger a decline into frailty and death. With nearly half …
How much sun is enough for Vitamin D?
New recommendations by national peak health bodies aim to provide clearer and simpler advice to Australians on how they can balance the need for sun protection to reduce skin cancer …
Ovarian cancer history going unnoticed: OCA
A national study has found that 44% of Australians with a history of breast and/or ovarian cancer in their family have not spoken to their doctor about their family history. …
Kate Carnell named first Small Business Ombudsman
Kate Carnell has been named as the inaugural Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. Guild executive director David Quilty has welcomed the appointment and says the Guild congratulates Carnell. …
Disrupting pharmacy with world-first PharmHack
Pharmacy as an industry needs to acknowledge change and respond – or pre-empt – it with innovation, says Sabrine Elkhodr, pharmacist and founder of PharmHack, the world’s first pharmacy hackathon. …
Gut bacteria play different roles in males and females
Gut bacteria play vastly different roles in males and females even when the microbe balance of the gut looks exactly the same, Victoria University researchers have found. A study of …