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Spate of break-ins on the Sunshine Coast
Police are investigating a string of pharmacy break and enters on the Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast detectives have released a number of images of a person that they hope may …
In the year 2025…
What will community pharmacies look like in Australia in 2025? the Guild is wondering The Guild is addressing a range of questions in its strategic planning project—such as how pharmacies …
New cervical cancer screening test begins
New cervical screening test, which replaces the old Pap test, begins 1 December 2017 The new test is a more accurate way of screening for cervical cancer and is expected …
Why was the flu vaccination so ineffective?
US clinicians are concerned for their upcoming influenza season, following record outbreak numbers in Australia Reports from Australia have caused “mounting concern” for health professionals in the US, who are …
Hit to trading terms
Wholesalers forced to act in the wake of direct distribution defections The recent moves by manufacturers AstraZeneca and Amgen to a direct distribution model are being blamed for driving full-line …
Pharmacist faces ice, cocaine & prescription drug charges
A Victorian pharmacist is facing court over a string of drug-related offences including trafficking, possession and use The Latrobe Valley Express reports that the pharmacist is facing charges of trafficking …
Could Wesfarmers, Woolies or Walgreens acquire CWH?
A sale of Chemist Warehouse might be possible in the near future, according to an article in The Australian which speculates on the discount giant’s future. “The $5 billion-odd pharmacy …
Oral anthistamines do play a role: ASMI
The Australian Self Medication Industry is urging consumers with hayfever to discuss their symptoms with their doctor or pharmacist so that they receive the most appropriate treatment plan This statement …
Participants needed for codeine study
Researchers investigating the impact of codeine being available only by prescription are seeking individuals who have regularly used it as an over-the-counter medicine The study is being conducted by Associate …
The “unhappy and isolated” pharmacist & her $15,000 theft
A pharmacy owner has been reprimanded – but managed to dodge suspension – after failing to advise the Board that she had been found guilty of theft Back in 2013, …
World news wrapup: 30 November 2017
Cuts to Brazil’s medicines funding; UK bankruptcy risk; inspections under-resourced in India Brazil: Pharmacies are being cut from Brazil’s “Farmácia Popular” or “People’s Pharmacy” program, a federal initiative which provides …
Who will win Pharmacy of the Year for 2017?
Terry White Chemist continues its winning streak in Roy Morgan’s customer satisfaction polls, giving My Chemist a run for its money Terry White Chemist currently sits at a 91% customer …