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A long time coming
A groundswell of support from locals and politicians has seen a Mundaring pharmacy finally get its PBS approval number The town of Mundaring is bisected by the Great Eastern Highway, …
Change to chemo compounding claims
The Government has advised on changes for compounding pharmacists and other suppliers From 1 December 2017, approved suppliers (approved pharmacists, approved medical practitioners and approved public and private hospital authorities) …
Push for pharmacist recall remuneration
The Guild has outlined some of its concerns about red tape in a submission to the Senate Inquiry on the issue The inquiry Committee is examining the red-tape effect on …
Amazon could snaffle 10% of US pharmacy market
Shares in the US Rite Aid pharmacy group rose by more than 5% this week after one analyst wrote that Amazon should buy it to start selling drugs And two-thirds …
“It’s not a recognition that I take lightly”
Elise Apolloni from Capital Chemist Wanniassa has scored the National Telstra Young Business Women’s Award Elise Apolloni, the co-owner of Capital Chemist Wanniassa in the ACT along with business partner …
The opioid trap
How many people fall into addiction after getting a script from their doctor, and what role does the ED play? University of Sydney pharmacist researcher Dr Jonathan Penm recently conducted …
Trouble as steroid users hit middle age
As anabolic steroid use increases in Australia, health experts warn the long-term health impacts are only just being understood “The alarming scientific findings are beginning to filter in,” said Harvard …
Guardian Angels share the warmth
Guardian Pharmacy has donated more than 40,000 knitted garments to the St Vincent de Paul Society The garments, which included beanies, scarves, jumpers and gloves, were donated by members of …
Pitchfork-wielding robber sentenced
A man who attempted to rob a pharmacy with a pitchfork has been sentenced to six years’ imprisonment Jamie Richardson went to a pharmacy in Palmwoods, Queensland armed with a …
Codeine dos and don’ts
The TGA has released new guidelines to help pharmacy assistants during the codeine upschedule transition It has highlighted the fact that because of legal restrictions around advertising Pharmacist Only Medicines …
Meds shortages continue
Septrin Forte Tablets shortage to last until mid-Feb 2018, while several forms of estradiol patches continue to be unavailable Septrin Forte Tablets (Sulfamethoxazole; Trimethoprim) are currently experiencing a shortage, which …
“Pharmacist prescribing – we need more of that!”
Health professionals recognise the importance of pharmacist involvement in reducing harm, says speaker at SHPA’s Medicines Management Conference 2017 Kim Oates, Emeritus Professor at Sydney University, paediatrician and advisor to …