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Independents congratulate their best
The very first Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group summit has seen 10 winners named from around the country IPA has hosted what it calls “a celebration of unwavering commitment to …
Chemist Warehouse to cut card costs
Discount giant aims to curb spending on credit card fees by offering customers a cheaper way to pay Chemist Warehouse is set to roll out a new payment method in …
‘Why has this been allowed to go on?’
Hospital pharmacy is the most desirable setting for students and interns – but it’s just not being taken seriously by decision-makers at several levels, say experts NSW’s Special Commission of …
Don’t stockpile Metalyse: TGA
The shortage of Metalyse (Tenecteplase) is now resolved, says the TGA The Therapeutic Goods Administration has said in a statement that the medication is now available for use in all …
‘Vapes are a dangerous product’
Nicotine vapes a “Trojan horse” designed to trap young people in a lifelong struggle with addiction, Labor MP says State governments need to implement a “robust framework to prevent harm” …
World news wrapup: 17 October 2024
US giant plans to close 1,200 locations; pharmacist sentenced again over fungal meningitis outbreak; finding in NZ dispensing error case Chicago, Illinois: According to Metro, the pharmacy giant Walgreens is …
Pharmacists have ‘important role’ to play in preventing falls: Gisev
Opioid exposure has been linked to serious fall events in a large Australian study, including among younger adults resulting in ED visits and hospitalisations Prescription opioid use is associated with …
Offenders “very opportunistic”
“There’s a cohort out there that will do as much damage as they can,” police superintendent says of alleged pharmacy robbery accused Queensland Police are currently examining security footage of …
Handwritten note in script bundle sparked fraud accusation
A pharmacist’s bid to appeal her section 150 suspension has been knocked back, after a tribunal heard allegations of serious PBS fraud and queried how scripts ended up in a …
Improve ODT access: Kelly
Leading pharmacist urges his colleagues to consider offering opioid dependence treatment in their stores PSA has partnered with NSW Health to deliver specialised training and support for pharmacists delivering services …
Your say on technicians
The first consultation on the draft Australasian Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacy Technicians is now open Advanced Pharmacy Australia has celebrated National Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants Day by opening the …
Sigma merger won’t benefit consumers: EBOS
Pharmaceutical wholesaler warns that Chemist Warehouse’s proposed reverse takeover of Sigma will have a negative impact on consumer choice Allowing Sigma Healthcare’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse go ahead will …