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A changing landscape
Recent codeine survey reveals more consumers approve than disapprove of the upschedule – a shift from earlier surveys An online survey of 1,028 randomly selected Australian adults conducted from 10th to …
Ice pipe appeal knockback
A WA pharmacist has lost his appeal against a $60,000 fine and $36,500 court costs for importing ice pipes Hoang Nam Nguyen sought leave to appeal on two grounds: that …
DIY ethic behind CM use, vaccine refusal
Complementary medicine use doesn’t cause vaccine refusal – but it is correlated, researchers have found A small new study led by a researcher from The University of Western Australia has analysed …
CWH wins two new awards
Chemist Warehouse, Sanofi and 3M were among the winners of a recent major consumer award Australian consumers have selected their top products and brands in the Product of the Year …
Don’t take bedroom pill linked to vet practice: TGA
The TGA has warned Aussie men not to purchase a supplement which purports to enhance sexual performance – but is used in dogs The regulator has issued a statement declaring that …
Victorian pharmacists honoured
Victorian hospital pharmacist and PSA Clayton area coordinator Rodney Whyte MPS has been awarded the 2017 Victorian Pharmacist Medal Mr Whyte – from Monash Health – was rewarded for his …
Recall widens again
The Apo-Perindopril Arginine recall has been widened for a second time, affecting four more batches Apotex, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling four more batches of the blood pressure …
Women not a burden on pharmacy: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild has come under fire for querying the employer role in paid parental leave As part of its submission to the Senate Inquiry on red tape, the Pharmacy …
Pharmacy eHealth specialist scores big project
Fred IT Group has been selected to build Victoria’s prescription monitoring system, SafeScript, for its launch next year Following the passage of legislation through Parliament last month, SafeScript is expected …
PDL practice alert: faxed or emailed prescriptions
PDL warns of an increase in Australians using technology to access prescription drugs Reports have increased regarding consumers who are posing as prescribers and using email, fax or mobile phone …
CWH, Corum connect to MHR
Chemist Warehouse, holding 30% of community pharmacy market, and Corum representing 1,000 pharmacies, have announced their upcoming connection to My Health Record This means every community pharmacy software vendor has …
‘If the government wants to reduce red tape, remove the CPA.’
An industry analyst has called for the scrapping of Community Pharmacy Agreements and the CSO in a bid to rid the sector of “red tape” Rhodes Management, led by business …