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Continued dispensing extended ‘for the foreseeable future’
The Health Minister says continued dispensing will remain in place for now, while the payment to pharmacies for delivering medicines is likely to become permanent Speaking to the World Pharmacy …
Services need evidence-based value
One pharmacy stakeholder group has issued a policy statement on moving towards a sustainable remuneration model for professional services “A common concern among pharmacy associations worldwide is the long-term financial …
Pharmacists get ready to transform global health
World Pharmacists Day, which takes place this week, is now in its 10th year as pharmacists around the world help in the COVID-19 crisis Friday September 25 has been designated …
The week in review
The issue of vaccination came to the fore this week, as well as an international focus with FIP holding its virtual meeting Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Pharmacy School …
Fakes found at Priceline Pharmacies
Priceline has apologised to customers after four pharmacies were found to be stocking fake skincare “We are aware that four Sydney based Priceline Pharmacy franchise stores improperly obtained and sold …
No more ads
TGA warns off advertising for first aid creams containing a cancelled NSAID The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is reminding advertisers that first aid creams containing bufexamac cannot be advertised to …
Crime roundup
Two men have been charged after three separate incidents in which pharmacies were robbed Upper Coomera, Queensland: Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy over two break-and-enters at the same Upper …
Pharmacy fees go up by 3%
The Pharmacy Board and seven others have increased their annual registration fees, five Boards have frozen theirs, while Chinese medicine and chiropractic fees are reduced by up to 15% The …
Home medicines delivery, telehealth support extended
The government is investing more than $2 billion towards extending COVID-19 health measures for a further six months The Federal Government is providing more than $2 billion to extend a …
Co-operation decision welcomed by wholesalers
The ACCC has granted authorisation for NPSA members to coordinate supply of medicines and pharmacy products for a further 12 months Medicines wholesalers in Australia can continue to co-operate in …
‘Patient safety has become a global emergency.’
Parisa Aslani, FIP’s new Australian vice-president, has spoken out about the pharmacist’s role in patient safety at the launch of a new policy statement Programs that allow pharmacists to access …
Scholarship for the future
Apply now for the Sirianni Scholarship for Future Pharmacist Leaders – 2020 Frank & Mina Sirianni have been working and consulting to Australian pharmacy owners and pharmacists for 40 years. …