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No link between MMR vax and autism
The largest single study to date has concluded that MMR vaccination does not increased autism risk, even among children with other risk factors for autism A nationwide cohort study of …
The winners’ circle
The winners of the 2019 Pharmacy of the Year category awards have been announced The category winners of the 2019 Pharmacy of the Year award have been revealed this morning …
Former pharmacist loses bid for reinstatement
Tribunal not convinced the former pharmacist in charge had reformed, two years after being struck off for dispensing $10,000 worth of drugs ‘off books’ to a patient A pharmacist who …
PSA furthers pay push
The PSA is again encouraging stakeholders to improve pharmacist remuneration through access to allied health MBS items PSA national president Dr Christopher Freeman has written to members outlining the Society’s …
CWH workers plan strike
Chemist Warehouse workers at three distribution centres have voted to take strike action which could begin as soon as next week The workers are seeking a pay rise of 25-30%, …
TWC unveils accelerated growth plan
TerryWhite Chemmart is speeding up its plans for growth – which include a number of strategic partnership programs More than 600 TerryWhite Chemmart owners and staff around the country have …
Fedora robber jailed
A man who robbed two Hobart pharmacies last year with a box cutter has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail In July 2018, a man went …
What are the barriers to asthma preventer use?
An Australian study has looked at patients’ and carers’ choices and use of asthma preventer medicines Cost may be a barrier for patient adherence to preventer medicines, according to research …
Time for change in NSW: SHPA
As the NSW election looms, hospital pharmacists have called on political parties to invest in pharmacy services The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has called on major political parties …
‘We are still like any other pharmacy.’
Access to veterinary medicines is changing – and there’s a massive role for pharmacy to play, says a Sydney pet pharmacist When animal lover and pharmacist Janet Lieu saw an …
The week in review
Inter-professional collaboration, inadequate management of S8s and the movement of key industry figures all made the news this week… Another stakeholder body lost a key figure this week as Graham …
Should pharmacists be able to prescribe contraceptives?
Study shows state expansion of hormonal contraception prescribing authority to pharmacists helps women obtain better access and prevent unintended pregnancy US researchers have looked at the impact of expanding pharmacist …