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Women’s health PBAC boost
Endometriosis, OCP drug listings recommended to increase access and multiple treatment options for women The PBAC has recommended unrestricted benefit listings of drospirenone with ethinylestradiol (Yaz and Yasmin) oral contraceptive …
Full-time employment above average in pharmacy
Pharmacists are more likely to work full-time hours and earn a higher hourly rate than the average Australian worker, government data reveals Close to three-quarters of Australia’s 38,000 pharmacists are …
‘Very concerning time’ as nitazenes contaminate drugs
Nitazene contamination in the illicit drug market means talking to patients about naloxone is more important than ever, experts warn A recent NSW Health statement described nitazenes as “synthetic opioids …
Is Wesfarmers looking to cash in on Sister Club?
Retail conglomerate Wesfarmers could be set to launch retail media businesses to leverage data from its franchises’ loyalty programs Wesfarmers is thought to be looking to develop advertising offerings, like …
Closing the loop: a new era for pharmacy voices
SHPA has changed its name to Advanced Pharmacy Australia, to better reflect the evolution of its membership and its remit In a statement, the former SHPA said: “Advanced Pharmacy Australia …
‘Any additional capacity’ in pharmacy needed to combat overdose
Unintentional overdose deaths involving benzodiazepines continue to rise, as one expert points out the vital preventive role pharmacists play The Penington Institute has revealed that in 2022, there were 2,356 …
Why Australians recommend their pharmacy (or not)
Almost two-thirds of Australians have a regular pharmacist or pharmacy, new data shows The Australian Healthcare Index (August 2024) has shown that it’s the staff who influence people to recommend …
No opposition from ACCC to Icon acquisitions
Competition watchdog paves way for hospital pharmacy group to set up radiation oncology clinics at two sites in Queensland Plans for Icon Group to establish new radiation oncology clinics are …
PharmX on ‘solid financial footing’
Electronic ordering and invoicing firm, PharmX Technologies, is reporting “a strong cash balance”, despite the impact of a Victorian Supreme Court ruling PharmX is forecasting that it will close out …
Aussies missing out on medicines due to cost
The cost of living crisis is hitting hard as three-quarters of Australians make health care changes to make ends meet And low-to-middle income earners are particularly affected, according to new …
Prescribing framework review
Ahpra is set to review the Prescribing Competencies Framework – Embedding quality use of medicines into practice, second edition Ahpra noted in a statement that the framework, originally developed and …
Shingles vaccination reaches new high
New data from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance shows the widened availability of Shingrix has had a significant impact on jab rates The NCIRS notes that on …