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Medicines experts ‘sidelined, bypassed, ignored and treated as an afterthought’ on ODT
As the date for the implementation of the changes to opioid dependence therapy draws near, fact sheets continue to be updated, and pharmacists tell of their fears for their patients …
Injectables change for ACT pharmacists
Pharmacist in the ACT are now authorised to administer medicines for injection, including Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB) The legislative change follows a campaign by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia to …
$1m vape haul
WA’s chief pharmacist says illegal vapes are “popping up everywhere,” as the state makes its biggest seizure to date Many people do not understand that all vapes sold outside the …
Broader use of medication recommended
PBAC recommends extending eligibility criteria for Covid medication to an additional population group In an out-of-session consideration, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended changes to the circumstances …
Methadone disaster looming
With only days to go before changes to opioid management therapy come into place, Andrew Topp has some questions for the Government about how patient health is being put at …
‘If you steal again I’ll lock you up’
A Victorian man who stole from Chemist Warehouse stores has been banned from all outlets in his regional town The Warrnambool Standard reports that a 36-year-old man stole from the …
What a waste
Many medicines will expire with 60-day dispensing, say pharmacists after reveal of first tranche of eligible drugs There have been mostly negative reactions from pharmacists following the revelation of which …
Skerritt’s successor slips in unannounced
Professor Tony Lawler was formerly CMO with Tasmanian health department The new head of the Therapeutic Goods Administration has made his way into the role with not even an announcement …
Mundipharma’s consumer health bought by iNova for $810m
Funds from Betadine purchase to be held in escrow to bankroll opioid crisis recompense iNova has bought Mundipharma International’s consumer health care business, centred around the Betadine product range for …
Semaglutide cancer and depression risks investigation
Concerns Ozempic ingredient may be related to thyroid cancer and suicide ideation draws attention of EMA Semaglutide, the active ingredient in hyped diabetes and weight loss drug, Ozempic and others, …
Webinar: Digital health update – responding to issues, incidents & patient queries
Hear the latest from Australian Digital Health Agency representatives in conversation with PDL officers, covering electronic scripts, the Active Script List and My Health Record 18 July 2023 | 7-8.00PM …
API distribution workers return to work – for the moment
Four day strike action over 7% pay claim ceases but may resume later in the week Almost 200 workers at Australian Pharmaceutical Industries’ Dandenong distribution centre have returned to work …