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New building for long-lived brand
Greg Hunt has opened Ego Pharmaceuticals’ new $35M global headquarters in Dandenong South today The investment comes off the back of growth in Ego’s international exports, which is now approaching …
World news wrapup: 22 February 2018
Canadian crackdown on Pharmacy-Only drugs sold in grocery; a new hope in New Zealand; pharmacist nominated for “Unsung Hero” award New Zealand: New Health Minister David Clark has given pharmacy …
Anti-inflammatory risk downplayed in open channel
Nearly three-quarters of pharmacists would like to see greater restrictions on the availability of ibuprofen, an AJP poll has revealed Following concerns expressed by pharmacists that Australians could be at …
Qld whooping cough plummets since 2016
Whooping cough cases in Queensland dropped sharply last year – but it’s no time to be complacent Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young says the highly contagious respiratory infection …
‘Fundamental’ misunderstanding of location rules’ purpose
Critics of the location rules just don’t understand them, says the Guild’s executive director In this week’s edition of Forefront, David Quilty writes that the Guild welcomed the passage through …
Who won pharmacy retailer of the year?
Roy Morgan has announced the winners of the 2017 Customer Satisfaction Awards, presenting 32 awards to businesses which “consistently outperformed their peers” Among six first-time winners this year was My …
Big year for pharmacy leader
EBOS Group, owners of Symbion and Terry White Chemmart, have recorded a record net profit, but have seen a slight downturn in healthcare revenue EBOS Group today announced a record …
Five of the best
Five community pharmacies have been named as the finalists in this year’s Guild Pharmacy of the Year Awards The Pharmacy of the Year Awards recognise community pharmacies that are highly …
Asthma meds found to impact fertility
Short-acting asthma relievers have been linked to reduced fertility in women… but there’s good news for those who use long-acting preventers Women with asthma who use short-acting asthma relievers may …
Continued dispensing or conditional dispensing?
Why can’t pharmacists directly access the PBS for their patients? wonders Angelo Pricolo Many times we have heard various people, organisations or even other governments talk about the Australian Pharmaceutical …
Divisive bill draws praise
Self medication industry applauds the amended TGA bill, saying it is taking steps to develop a self-regulatory system to replace current pre-approval advertising scheme The Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2017 Measures …
Daigou association plans to address ethics
They’ve come under fire for stripping Chemist Warehouse shelves of baby formula… but the Daigou is here to stay The Daigou channel – people and businesses who purchase goods “on …