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Calls for consistent patient advice on the use of topical corticosteroids
Dermatologists and pharmacists are calling for consistent patient advice on the use of topical corticosteroids.
Ley on prof services, handling fee
Health Minister Sussan Ley has highlighted investment in professional services which is set to be part of the upcoming Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, as well as the uncoupling of pharmacist …
Lead exposure down: NHMRC
The NHMRC has released a Statement and Information Paper summarising the evidence on the effects of lead on human health: exposure is down, but it’s still harmful. People’s exposure to …
6CPA professional services ‘beggar belief’ says AMA
The professional services likely to be funded under the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement “beggar belief,” vice president of the AMA Dr Steven Parnis says. Dr Parnis told 3AW radio host …
$1 pharmacy discount to hurt businesses?
The optional $1 discount on patient copayments for prescription medicines could harm community pharmacy businesses and drive consumers towards a price-oriented, lower-value model, industry stakeholders fear. The discount, previously announced …
Brighid Carey is top NSW student
University of New England pharmacy student Brighid Carey has been named the NSW Pharmacy Student of the Year and will now go on to compete against winners from all States …
Awareness, vaccination needed on pneumonia
The Lung Foundation is urging Australians to become more aware of the potentially life-threatening disease pneumonia, and encouraging vaccination. Fewer than one in seven Australian adults at risk of pneumonia …
Health profs can help savethescript: NPS
Health professionals are at the coalface of dealing with antibiotic resistance and, significantly more than most, hold insights into its potential implications, says NPS MedicineWise – so it’s encouraging them …
Medicines Australia still seeking certainty
Australia’s innovative medicines industry has called on the Abbott Government to negotiate a five-year strategic agreement after it reached an in-principle deal with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia. Medicines Australia …
Doctors upset over ‘handout’ to pharmacies in 6CPA
AMA Vice President, Dr Stephen Parnis, today questioned the Government’s decision to dramatically increase funding to the pharmacy sector under the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, while doctors and patients are …
PPA welcomes 6CPA in-principle, queries Guild involvement
The new 6CPA could be a ‘big deal’ for employee pharmacists, says Professional Pharmacists Australia, following the signing of an in-principle agreement between Health Minister Sussan Ley and the Pharmacy …
6CPA in-principle to include competition elements: Ley
The in-principle agreement with the Pharmacy Guild for the 6CPA will be valued at $18.9 billion over the next five years, says Health Minister Sussan Ley, and recognises pharmacists’ growing …