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Heart disease remains top killer
The National Heart Foundation of Australia says the fact that heart disease remains the country’s single leading killer following the release of the 2013 Cause of Death Data from the …
NPS launches resource on proton pump inhibitors
NPS MedicineWise has launched a new learning program and health professional tools on the use of proton pump inhibitors in the treatment of uncomplicated gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. The program focuses …
Oz pharmaceutical exports declining
Latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show Australian pharmaceutical exports declined by 18% to $2.9 billion in 2014, compared to $3.6 billion in the year before. Since 2012, …
New HIV triple-antiviral on PBS
A new HIV medicine is now available on the PBS to add to the range of treatment options available for people living with HIV in Australia.
Pharmacies contribute to health on the high street
The presence of a community pharmacy on a local main shopping or high street has a significant positive effect on health in the area, a UK report has found. The …
Union welcomes pharmacy deregulation move
Professional Pharmacists Australia has welcomed the Competition Policy Review’s recommendation to reconsider pharmacy location rules. Professional Pharmacists Australia CEO Chris Walton is urging the government to reconsider location rules as …
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: PSA
The PSA has disagreed with the Competition Policy Review’s recommendations to deregulate pharmacy, saying the current system does not require fixing. The current system of community pharmacy has been proven …
Guild rejects pharmacy deregulation recommendations
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has slammed the Competition Policy Review’s recommendations to deregulate pharmacies. The current model of community pharmacy serves the nation extremely well, the Guild says in …
Review recommends pharmacy deregulation
The Competition Policy Review has recommended the removal of current restrictions on pharmacy ownership and location. These rules are unnecessary for ensuring quality of advice and care for patients, and …
Vitamin/supplement market growing
Globally, the vitamin supplements market is expected to grow at a calculated annual growth rate of approximately 6.8% between 2014 and 2020, rising from a market value of US$37.4 billion …
Amneal to buy Actavis’ Australian generics
Amneal Pharmaceuticals and Actavis Australia, a subsidiary of Actavis plc today announced they have signed a binding letter of intent which provides that Amneal intends to acquire substantially all of …
Let allied health do its job: Terry White
Allied health practitioners such as pharmacy need to be given more support to step up and fill gaps in health care, says Terry White – because an expansion in their …