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War of words over PBS reform
Medicines underspend is helping prop up our budget surplus, says pharmacist MP as parties take potshots over PBS bill There was acrimonious debate in Federal Parliament last week over proposed …
Health Minister under fire over PBS listings
Greg Hunt criticised in mainstream media over medicines that have not been subsidised – but he emphasises the government cannot compel sponsors to list medicines on PBS “Tens of thousands …
TWC scores pharmacy of the month
Guardian and TerryWhite Chemmart are neck-and-neck in satisfaction ratings, with the latter closing the gap in the latest round of awards TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) has trumped Guardian as Pharmacy of …
Guild to pay full costs in Ramsay case
NSW Supreme Court judge decides Pharmacy Guild plaintiffs will not see a 50% reduction in costs as requested The Pharmacy Guild will pay usual costs after legal proceedings brought against …
Intensity and mix are everything
A discussion about coffee led Bruce Annabel and Mal Scrymgeour to think about product ranging in pharmacy and the lessons that could be learned from a good barista We both …
Most influential people in pharmacy: Chris Freeman
We speak to the next person in our 14 most influential people in pharmacy campaign, as voted by you Chris Freeman National president, PSA Director – Centre for Optimising Pharmacy Practice-based Excellence …
The week in review
Pharmacist prescribing made headlines this week… with some stakeholders for, and some as usual against The Pharmacy Board revealed its position on pharmacist prescribing, saying that under Health Practitioner Regulation …
Ranitidine in shortage till mid-2020
The TGA has issued new advice for consumers about ranitidine, following the recent recall Earlier this month it recalled a number of brands of the heartburn medication, including Aspen’s Zantac, …
‘We have no intention in changing the rules.’
A Fairfax article has claimed the Health Minister is considering “supervised prescribing” by pharmacists – but the Minister denies it’s true A report appearing in The Sydney Morning Herald and …
Staying on top of pollen
Amcal has moved to help Australians stay informed about the day’s pollen count, in a bid to address hayfever Amcal Pharmacy says it is on a mission to help alleviate …
How does stockpiling, dependence and diversion relate to dose?
A study across patients recruited from Australian community pharmacies has looked at the link between prescribed opioid dose and problematic behaviours Many people stay on opioids for years to treat …
Warning of first-week methadone hazards
Coroner says it is ‘impossible’ to identify whether the timing of pharmacist dispensing was a factor in the death of a young woman, within two days of commencing methadone treatment …