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$50k fine and costs after ‘shocking’ unlawful advertising
A NSW Chinese medicine practitioner has landed in hot water after making claims about treating cancer and autism Qi Xin Chen was convicted of unlawful advertising of a regulated health …
A new pharmacy for daigou
Alliance Pharmacy has launched a new outlet aimed specifically at the Chinese e-shopper sector The new pharmacy is a dedicated retail space for international business, due to the continued growth …
Rego reminder
The Pharmacy Board has reminded pharmacists to renew their registration by the end of the month Pharmacists have until 30 November 2018 to renew their registration on time. “More than …
TWC to boldly go into the future
TerryWhite Chemmart has flagged a “bold” new plan which will see more personalised store formats and a medicines adherence focus At its 2018 Supplier Forum in Melbourne, its leadership team …
World news wrapup: 1 November 2018
What happened to the Boots closed during the Novichok poisoning; Americans can’t afford to fill scripts; Uganda crying out for pharmacists Amesbury, UK: The area manager of the Boots which …
A town with no medicines
Minister petitioned by a town without a pharmacy, and more argy bargy over PBS rejections, were parliamentary highlights last week A majority of citizens of the small NSW town of …
Higher control with MHR, says Agency
Australia’s digital health record may be controversial, but it will give people more control than similar systems internationally A Digital Health Evidence Review, released by the Australian Digital Health Agency, …
Proven allegations easier to find
It will be easier for consumers to make public safety checks on health practitioners under new AHPRA changes The changes, to the national Register of practitioners, will facilitate access of …
Australia rubella-free
Rubella has been officially eradicated in Australia, the World Health Organization has announced “The elimination of rubella is a great day for public health in Australia and sends a powerful …
Hypertension uncovered
One in 10 Australians who participated in a national blood pressure check health program have been advised to seek further medical attention for possible high blood pressure More than 10,000 …
Solutions needed on medicines abuse
Real time monitoring could drive people with prescription drug addictions to heroin, say substance abuse stakeholders Late last week Painaustralia, the Faculty of Pain Medicine and the Australian Pain Society …
Sleep service a success
Amcal and Guardian pharmacies have hailed the first six months of their national sleep apnoea program a success The announcement follows a significant lift in program uptake and specialist referrals. …