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Man allegedly steals drug safes, $7k
An alleged armed robbery with a knife in north-western Sydney, a failed $15.95 jewellery heist in Queensland and stolen safes Sydney, NSW: A man forced his way into an inner-city …
$7m net loss for Sigma
Sigma’s investments have resulted in short-term business disruption, its CEO and managing director reports Sigma Healthcare has announced an increase in revenue for the year ending 31 January 2022 – …
Daigou downturn to continue
Multi-vit manufacturer doesn’t think China-focussed personal retail shopping volumes will increase soon, but CWH sales rise Swisse Vitamins decision locally to continue its shift towards prioritising supermarkets and online outlets …
‘We’re getting there.’
Is there bias in pharmacy? The industry is positively moving towards supporting women into leadership and ownership roles, say APP delegates This month the world celebrated International Women’s Day (8 …
More concern over co-pay costs
Australians face some of the world’s highest medicines co-payments in the world, says Better Access Australia Tonight’s Federal Budget is the ideal opportunity to introduce reform to help those on …
Star pharmacist admitted advice failure
A clarithromycin-warfarin interaction was “nearly like petrol on a burning fire,” the daughter of a patient who died has told a hearing An Irish pharmacist failed to caution her patient’s …
‘Unparalleled impact’: Fred J Boyd Award winner named
Professor Jason Roberts has been announced as the 2021 recipient of the SHPA’s Fred J Boyd Award The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia says the win recognises the unparalleled …
Pharmacy wins “Oscars” of small business
A former Pharmacy of the Year has taken out the title of Champion Pharmacy at a national small business award ceremony Rebecca Young, managing partner of the Capital Chemist Chisholm …
Pharmacy jabs: the near future
Bivalent COVID boosters, a combined COVID and flu shot, and primary care taking on the entire vaccination framework – how could the near future look for jabs in Australia? With …
Aged care funding welcomed
Pharmacy groups have applauded Minister Hunt’s announcement of nearly $350m in funding to support pharmacy’s role in aged care Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced that, following the Royal Commission …
Guild projects ‘overspend’ for CPA programs
Government brings forward millions in pharmacy program funds for the current financial year, but Guild leader warns DAA and MedsCheck cap changes are “very unlikely” Pharmacies are “doing a very …
Leaving with a flourish
Funding for pharmacists in aged care, news on vaccinations and promises to address medicine affordability as Greg Hunt signs off from pharmacy Soon to retire Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt …