Don’t mandate country of origin labelling: ASMI
ASMI has said country of origin statements, graphics and visual representations should not be mandatory for therapeutic goods labels, in its submission to the Government’s review of country of origin …
Macular oedema treatment to be available on PBS
A government subsidy for a biologic to treat vision impairment caused by macular oedema in patients with diabetes or retinal vein occlusion (branch or central) will be available from 1 July.
CMA calls for less health red tape, more innovation support
In a submission to the Department of Health on reducing regulation in the health portfolio, Complementary Medicines Australia has reiterated its support of the Government’s commitment to foster a regulatory …
Antibiotic pack sizes are contributing to resistance
Mismatches between antibiotic pack sizes and the guideline recommendations for their duration is contributing to antibiotic resistance in the community, Australian researchers have found. Treasure McGuire, Jane Smith and Chris …
Cancer trials app launched in Victoria
Cancer clinicians can now access the latest information on clinical trials underway in Victoria from their smartphone, following today’s launch of the Victorian Cancer Trials link mobile application for Apple …
Novartis to acquire Spinifex, continue pain drug development
Novartis is to acquire Spinifex Pharmaceuticals, a company focused on the development of new drugs for treating chronic pain. Spinifex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and its Australian subsidiary Spinifex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, …
MERS: thanks to international travel, Australia’s not immune
Emergency department workers should ask questions about international travel, says the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control, as Australia is not immune from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). ACIPC …
Melanoma treatment to be PBS-listed
MSD has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that patients with the most deadly form of skin cancer – advanced melanoma – will be able to access the company’s anti-PD1 immunotherapy …
Newly-identified enzyme key player in diabetes
Australian scientists believe they have identified an enzyme that causes dysfunction in the three major diabetes players: the pancreas, the liver and muscle. Known as ‘NIK kinase’, the enzyme activates …
Shape of Victoria survey shows high fast food consumption
Fast food consumption is high, along with high rates of activity but people are eating healthier snacks, according to the first Shape of Victoria survey. The survey revealed high rates …
UNE welcomes new pharmacy students
The newest cohort of University of New England pharmacy students have been welcomed to the profession in a ceremony held this week. The ceremony was held as part of the …
Peak body, Gilead welcome hepatitis report
The report by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, The Silent Disease – Inquiry into Hepatitis C in Australia has been welcomed by the peak body representing more …