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New face at National
National Pharmacies appoints new general manager, member and customer experience National Pharmacies has appointed expert membership marketing executive Kimberley Bolton as General Manager Member and Customer Experience. It says Bolton …
Unapproved hay fever product could contain botox
The TGA says it’s aware that a product called “Haytox” is being promoted as a treatment for nasal allergies – but it’s not TGA-approved or on the ARTG “The TGA …
Etanercept changes
From 1 November, authority requirements regarding etanercept for the treatment of children and adolescents with severe chronic plaque psoriasis will change The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee’s recommendations led to the changes, …
Eight weeks to secure 8CPA
Pharmacy advocacy group pledges to continue its fight against 60-day dispensing until a favourable deal is reached The next eight weeks are set to be crucial for the future of …
Guild appoints new Executive Director
Former Advance Australia national director takes Guild’s top job Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland branch director, Gerard Benedet, will replace Suzanne Greenwood as national director next month. Guild national president, …
The week in review
Two pharmacist groups speak out on the 8CPA negotiations, while FIP has a busy week and there’s a lot of concern about “unleashing” pharmacists Issues around the 8CPA came to …
Pharmacist catches nurse who said she ‘found’ scripts
A pharmacist became suspicious of four scripts and decided not to fill them – and now a nurse has faced court over the matter News Corp has reported on the …
Campaign launched to ‘Save the HMR’
Should HMRs be funded outside the 8CPA? These pharmacists are worried their funding is at risk With negotiations for the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement underway, a group of consultant pharmacists, …
Pilot training for Victorians
College launches training to support Victorian community pharmacist state-wide pilot The Australasian College of Pharmacy says it aims to continue its for support pharmacists’ expanding scope of practice with the …
Now is not the time to be quiet
Government must double dispensing fees to ensure the ongoing viability of community pharmacies, critics of 60-day dispensing claim Pharmacists are being urged to remain vocal in their opposition to the …
Design key to success of expanded scope trials
Pharmacists must embrace practice before implementing new services, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) president, Paul Sinclair, says Pharmacy leaders need to be strategic when developing plans to expand the profession’s scope …
Innovation matters in hospital pharmacy
Innovative solutions offered by Icon Group-back Slade Pharmacy are behind UnitingCare Queensland’s decision to switch pharmacy brands UnitingCare Queensland is set to drop its current pharmacy service provider, Epic Pharmacy, …