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Crossing borders
There is a “pressing need” for real-time prescription monitoring in NSW, says coroner, following a man’s death after buying opioids in both ACT and NSW NSW needs to urgently join …
HPS pharmacists gain ‘big win’
HPS Services has signed a new enterprise agreement that secures “improved conditions” for its pharmacist employees, including paid parental leave for the first time The Fair Work Commission has approved …
Timely RTM crucial: PSA
South Australia has announced a real time monitoring system – but will it happen quickly enough for the PSA? The PSA has welcomed the South Australian Government’s Budget announcement that …
National approach needed on measles
The PSA has again called for a national approach to pharmacist vaccination, following the release of a study which looked at people with waning immunity who contracted measles The study, …
Guild ‘misrepresented and misquoted’
The Pharmacy Guild has spoken out saying it has been misrepresented in the mainstream media, following recent reports on the location rules and medicines pricing The Pharmacy Guild has commented …
Helping men with ED
What pharmacists need to know about this common condition Extending community pharmacy-based healthcare would enable more men living with erectile dysfunction to safely access effective medications, diagnostic services and support …
Staged supply
PDL has issued guidance on staged supply… including that pharmacists should set rules early The provision of medicines via a staged supply process is common practice in many pharmacies. While …
Measles immunity ‘getting greyer’
Research into measles cases in Victoria has shown some people who were hospitalised with the disease had been vaccinated at least once in the past, but their immunity had waned …
Memes to help spread health message
South Australia has launched a new campaign urging people to go to a pharmacy or GP, not the Emergency Department, for minor ailments The marketing campaign, which asks younger people …
Change is coming
Get ready for the big ingredient name changes in 2020, regulator warns The TGA is advising health professionals and consumers alike to be ready for the 2020 deadline for the …
Five-year plan
The Pharmacy Board of Australia, the Australian Pharmacy Council and AHPRA have announced the signing of a new five-year accreditation agreement starting 1 July 2019 Pharmacy Board of Australia Chair, …
A new agreement
National Pharmacies and PPA have reached an in-principle agreement which will see employees offered domestic violence leave and the right to request casual conversion PPA has announced that its delegates …