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PrEP sees HIV diagnoses drop by a quarter
A new Australian study is the first to evaluate a population-level roll-out of pre-exposure prophylaxis in men who have sex with men Rapid, targeted, and high-coverage roll-out of pre-exposure prophylaxis …
ACCC loses appeal bid
The High Court has dismissed the ACCC’s application for special leave to appeal the Full Federal Court decision in a case against Pfizer In early 2012, Pfizer offered significant discounts …
EBOS to wholly own Terry White Group
The Terry White Group’s independent directors have decided to recommend accepting EBOS’ proposal to acquire all the shares it does not currently own TWG’s decision to recommend the move was …
API delivers on guidance despite ‘difficult conditions’
PBS changes and exclusive direct distribution wiped more than $10 million in gross profit, according to FY18 results Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) has reported mixed results in its financial year …
Case study: Spotting the error
Why it’s imperative that pharmacists should be involved at both hospital admission and discharge This month the SHPA spoke out in support of hospital pharmacists, following reports of understaffing, workload …
‘You wouldn’t let a podiatrist perform brain surgery.’
Pharmacists are ‘not qualified’ to dispense emergency and repeat prescriptions, says a prominent GP AMA Queensland president Dr Dilip Dhupelia has condemned the findings of the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry into …
Casuals move welcomed by Guild, slammed by unions
Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O’Dwyer has decided to intervene in a court case which will have significant implications for casual workers and their employers The move centred around a Federal …
Don’t let diabetes affect your dreams: Jack Perkins
Amcal Pharmacy has teamed up with Supercars driver Jack Perkins to offer Australians insight into how he manages his diabetes The partnership aims to provide more education around diabetes and …
Early tax cuts passed
Fast-tracked tax relief for small and medium sized businesses passed Parliament today Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education Michaela Cash announced that …
Greens leader ‘misinformed’ on pharmacy
A prominent pharmacist has written to her local Greens MP criticising the attack on the Pharmacy Guild by its leader and calling for discussion Adele Tahan, proprietor of the Adore …
CWH investigates augmented reality, Internet of Things
Chemist Warehouse is considering installing thousands of sensors in each store to find out what customers want Chemist Warehouse AMS solutions architect Antoine Sammut presented at this week’s vForum in …
World news wrapup: 18 October 2018
Trump ends the US pharmacy “gag clause”; triple threat alleged robber caught in NZ; fraud crackdowns in the UK Washington, DC: Pharmacists in the US are now permitted to tell …