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Time is running out to get 60-day dispensing right: Tyrrell
The government’s $148.2 million transitional fund for rural pharmacies fails to ease crossbench senator’s concerns Measures need to be implemented to ensure community pharmacies are not adversely impacted by the …
‘Game changer’; Chemist Warehouse moves into in-hospital pharmacy
Joint venture with Icon Group founders Cathie Reid and Stuart Giles “next leap forward” in hospital pharmacy industry Chemist Warehouse (CWH) and pharmacist rich listers Cathie Read and Stuart Giles …
Naloxone for all
Everyone should carry naloxone, especially members of the police, a patient advocate believes Pharmacists are being urged to lobby state and territory health ministers to push for their governments to …
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Bastas takes control of Juno as Arrotex profits go through roof
New operation DGB Health to control both generic pharmacos in reputed $1 billion deal, according to finance media One of Australia’s richest individuals Dennis Bastas is now in control of …
AMA calls on Coalition to back 60-day dispensing
Pharmacy owners’ double dispensing concerns dubbed an “irresponsible scare campaign” by doctors’ group Opposition leader, Peter Dutton, is being urged to clarify the Coalition’s position on 60-day dispensing, with the …
$91.5k in fines for alleged medical cannabis advertising
TGA hits cannabis clinic Trava Health and “an individual” in latest crackdown The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued infringement notices to Melbourne-based medicinal cannabis clinic Trava Health for alleged …
Symbion offers pharmacy support in 60-day dispensing debacle
Wholesaler making direct representation to Health Minister’s office as they face halved margins PSA23 hears Wholesaler Symbion is making its own separate representations to the Federal Government over the looming …
Pharmacy can’t do more for less
Community pharmacy can be the solution to Australia’s primary healthcare access crisis, but funding will be needed Fresh funding will be critical to enabling community pharmacists to play a greater …
Pharmacy’s future is bright: Morris
Pharmacy may be facing challenges, but the evolution of the profession will deliver opportunities for pharmacists to have impactful careers Double dispensing may be a cause for concern for pharmacists, …
YouTubing ‘Pharmacist Fi’ hooks Sharks
Medicine safety YouTube channel proposal scores lion’s share of Shark Tank cash at PSA23 A rural NSW consultant pharmacist accompanied onscreen by a cuddly spaniel took 90% of the PSA23 …
Government disingenuous on 60-day dispensing
Australia is losing focus on pharmacy’s value proposition in a race for lower cost, Senator Anne Ruston warns Disingenuous claims being made by the government are undermining the relationships patients …