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Pharmacy safe stolen in break-and-enter: Police
A regional pharmacy was broken into in the early hours of Wednesday morning, leading to a chase, police allege NSW Police are looking for two men who allegedly broke into …
Potential suitors tight-lipped on Infinity plans
Would-be buyers are circling the collapsed Infinity Pharmacy Group, with an auction process expected to commence in February Sigma Healthcare, and private equity firm, Genesis Capital, are believed to be frontrunners to acquire the Infinity group, following Wesfarmers Health’s decision to …
January MIMS Update
Some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, indications and contraindications New Products Faecal microbiota (Biomictra) works via restoration of gut microbial diversity. Biomictra is indicated …
Pharmacy airs boxers for prostate cancer
Community backs pharmacy’s boxer shorts appeal in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Staff at Portland Amcal Pharmacy are raising community awareness about prostate cancer by putting men’s …
Measles alert for pharmacies, hospitals
Staff and customers are being urged to watch for symptoms for 18 days Sydney pharmacies and hospital in the city’s west have been put on alert after a person infectious …
Paragon Care walks away from Ramsay deal
Wholesaler eyes savings from end of supply arrangement Paragon Care expects that its decision to “transition out as the primary wholesaler to Ramsay Healthcare’s retail and hospital pharmacy business” will be …
‘Aggressive acquisition’ strategy behind Infinity collapse: Wesfarmers Health
Debt-fueled expansion by franchisee group forced wholesaler to act “We had no option but to draw a line in the sand” by appointing receivers to Infinity Pharmacy Group, Wesfarmers Health …
Vale Anna Anderson
Tributes flow following the death of a much-loved pharmacist Customers and staff at Narrabri Pharmacy are devastated by the passing of pharmacist Anna Anderson last week, the store’s owner says. …
Charges laid over alleged intimidation of pharmacy staff
Armed man to face court on charges relating to “allegedly intimidating” a pharmacy worker A 37-year-old man is set to appear before Griffith Local Court following an incident in a …
NAPSA honours former leaders
Five former NAPSA representatives have been awarded honourary life membership The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) recognised the contributions to the profession of five pharmacists at the organisation’s national congress in Sydney. Former NAPSA presidents, Georgina …
Ouchy: Book review
Ouchy is the perfect introduction to first aid for preschool and primary school aged children, written by a leading pharmacist Written by pharmacist, documentarian and author Angelo Pricolo, this charming …
Death ‘less likely’ had patient not accessed two takeaway doses: coroner
Chief pharmacist questions prescribing doctor following patient’s overdose death Tasmania’s chief pharmacist has questioned a GP’s concurrent prescribing of oral methadone liquid and diazepam after a woman died from mixed …