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Medicines delisting: the PBAC principles
To guide its decisions on medicines delisting including those available OTC, the Department of Health has published principles set by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee. The delisting principles considered appropriate …
Paracetamol challenge a hoax, but still dangerous
The so-called #paracetamolchallenge is a hoax, but one which could still be dangerous if teenagers believe it to be an actual social media phenomenon, says Young Pharmacist of the Year …
HIV treatment trial halted as interim results clear
A major international HIV treatment trial co-ordinated by the Kirby Institute at UNSW in partnership with three other international research centres has been terminated ahead of schedule after interim results …
Consumers to pay billions more under 6CPA: Consumers Health Forum
Despite Health Minister Sussan Ley’s comments yesterday that the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement and the Agreement with generics manufacturers would result in cheaper medicines for consumers, the Consumers Health Forum …
PSA welcomes AMA non-dispensing pharmacists proposal
The PSA has welcomed the announcement by the AMA that it has presented the Government with a proposal to make non-dispensing pharmacists a key part of the general practice healthcare …
AHI fee a coup, but not a pot of gold: Bruce Annabel
The new Administration Handling and Infrastructure (AHI) Fee, set to replace the pharmacy mark-up component of remuneration, is a coup for the Pharmacy Guild, says industry analyst Bruce Annabel. Annabel …
Non-dispensing pharmacists to be key part of GP team: AMA
The AMA is proposing to make non-dispensing pharmacists a key part of the future general practice health care team, in a bid to help GPs even better care for their …
No floor on wholesale margin a ‘missed opportunity’
The CSO wholesalers have welcomed the certainty provided to the pharmacy industry as a result of the finalisation of the 6th Community Pharmacy Agreement – but say there was a …
Ley lauds wider PBS reforms package cheaper medicines offer
Australians will enjoy cheaper medicines, a more competitive pharmacy sector and greater investment in new medicines and patient support services, says Health Minister Sussan Ley following the announcement of the …
Chemplus merges with Terry White Management
Chemplus, which supports the South Australian pharmacy network of the same name, is set to merge with Terry White Management in a strategic move to “future-proof” its member pharmacies. Chemplus …
CMA commends Blackmores on University of Sydney donation
Complementary Medicines Australia says it applauds Blackmores, for supporting independent complementary medicine research via the donation of $1.3 million to the University of Sydney to fund the Maurice Blackmore Chair …
Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement: the details
The Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement between the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Commonwealth has now been signed, and is expected to commence on 1 July. It will run until …