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Legal cannabis use on the rise
The number of Australians accessing cannabis legally via prescriptions has soared, new research shows – though many still obtain it illicitly to self-medicate New research from the University of Sydney’s …
A new recommendation
PBAC recommends listing of adalimumab biosimilar The PBAC has recommended the Authority Required listing of adalimumab (Yuflyma) in the form of 40 mg in 0.4 mL pre-filled syringe and pre-filled …
Pharmacy’s billion dollar boom
Demise of Pfizer direct model was one driver of almost 20% community pharmacy revenue growth for wholesaler EBOS, the Kiwi company which owns TerryWhite Chemmart and pharmaceutical wholesaler Symbion, says …
World news wrapup: 25 August 2022
Three pharmacy giants told to cough up more than $900 million over opioids; codeine crisis in Ireland; NZ woman convicted over forged scripts Cleveland, Ohio: A US District judge has …
Pandemic spending ‘spike’ at discount pharmacies
Spending on retail and other health services swelled by almost 60% across Australian community pharmacies over the past three years, new report reveals Pharmacy spending increased by 21%–or $20 million—across …
Pharmacy prescribing like a bus driver flying a plane: AMA
A leading doctor has called the Queensland pharmacy prescribing pilot a “dangerous experiment” while the Guild says GPs are trying to protect business The ABC has reported on the controversy …
Exploring attitudes around antibiotic use
New study to investigate what affects parental decisions when giving their children antibiotic medicine A new study at Charles Darwin University (CDU) aims to provide insights into parent-related attitudes and …
Provisional determination for new COVID treatment
Sabizabulin’s sponsor can now seek provisional registration for the treatment of COVID-19, says the TGA The Therapeutic Goods Administration has announced that it has granted a provisional determination to Adjutor …
More support for people with asthma
New pharmacy asthma control quiz will refer patients to a GP or respirologist if needed TerryWhite Chemmart has introduced a new digital program that may help more Australians access support …
Forgeries earn three-month suspension
A WA pharmacist has been reprimanded after she faked CPD certificates in order to claim travel expenses “A great deal of stress” influenced a pharmacist to fake CPD accreditation, the …
NIB ventures into home-delivered prescriptions
Health insurer takes majority stake in start-up offering doctor consultations and pharmacy free home delivery NIB, one of Australia’s big five health insurers, has taken a majority stake in Midnight …
“We put little handmade love hearts into everyone’s deliveries saying, ‘you’re not alone’.”
Ruth Parker has been voted Most Outstanding Community Pharmacist by her Beechworth community after shepherding them through the pandemic Ruth Parker, the sole proprietor of the only pharmacy in Victoria’s …