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Sigma’s undertakings give cause for optimism
Amcal franchisees are “cautiously optimistic” that Sigma’s merger with Chemist Warehouse will deliver fresh investment in the brand Should Sigma Healthcare shareholders vote to support its proposed merger with Chemist …
Deprescribing ‘essential’ in reducing readmission risk
Researchers take a look at potentially inappropriate medicines for patients who are discharged to residential aged care Polypharmacy increases adverse events and hospitalisations in people aged 65 and over, note …
Rifaximin use sparks superbug concern
A new study has found that an antibiotic for liver disease patients could expose them to greater risk of a dangerous superbug An international team of researchers has found that …
The Top 12: Hospital + Credentialed Pharmacy news
What have been the biggest news items this year for our hospital and credentialed pharmacist readers? It’s been a big year for the AJP Select Hospital + Credentialed Pharmacy newsletter, …
Wee Less warning
Suspected tampering concerns prompt recalls for three Caruso’s products Caruso’s Natural Health is recalling batches of its Wee Less, Bloat Eze and Ashwagandha 7500 products due to “unknown capsules” being …
World news wrapup: 12 December 2024
Pharmacies “are operated like grocery stores,” complain Pakistan’s stakeholders; UK the “sick man of Europe” for medicines access; US figures examine growth of pharmacy deserts UK: New figures released by …
Another year is almost over….
Here’s all the dates you need to know for AJP at the end of 2024/beginning of 2025 This is our final AJP newsletter for 2024. I wanted to wish you …
December MIMS Update
Some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products and indications New Products Bretovameran (Comirnaty JN.1) is a nucleoside-modified messenger RNA formulated in lipid nanoparticles, which enable …
The top 12: Clinical news
We continue our look at the major stories of the year by looking at the most widely read clinical news, including schedule changes, vapes, warnings and a methadone-related death These …
Time for doctors to focus on patient care: Guild
Guild issues ‘open invitation’ to medical lobby groups to “swap ideas and work together” to improve patient care Criticism of community pharmacy by leaders of the medical profession needs to …
Doctor title ‘recognition and respect you deserve’
Green light for Doctor of Pharmacy an acknowledgement of the “very special place” the profession holds in the healthcare system, Guild leader says The introduction of the Doctor of Pharmacy …
Sigma sets date for CWH merger completion
Sigma is on track to issue a prospectus on its proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse “this calendar year”, with an EGM to be scheduled for early 2025 Sigma Healthcare shareholders …