Tell him he’s dreamin’
This famous quote from ‘The Castle’ comes up surprisingly often in pharmacy business brokering, says Natalie Sirianni To be honest, this is not usually quoted with exactly the same grammar …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in the pharmacy sector… There was big news in the world of banners this week, as the Malouf Group announced that it is to join …
Recognised for contribution to meds management
Queensland pharmacist Dr Danielle Stowasser has been honoured with the prestigious Fred J Boyd Award 2017 Dr Danielle Stowasser was recognised by her peers at at the 43rd SHPA National …
New beginnings for pharmacy
Advancing practice credentialling, mentoring program launched at Medicines Management Conference 2017 As delegates gathered in Sydney’s Darling Harbour on Friday morning for the start of SHPA’s Medicines Management Conference 2017, …
Naloxone barriers identified
Two studies presented at this week’s drug and alcohol conference have examined the barriers to pharmacists providing naloxone Awareness and preparedness to supply were identified as two key barriers by …
CWH ‘pick and pack’ formula store
A Current Affair has taken aim at Chemist Warehouse over its sale of baby formula to Chinese “daigou” buyers According to ACA, Chemist Warehouse has created a “pick and pack” …
Sigma names its top suppliers
Bayer Australia has won the 2017 Sigma Supplier of the Year award In front of 360 guests, Sigma Healthcare’s Chief Executive Officer Mark Hooper presented Mark Sargent, General Manager of …
Codeine safety update
The TGA has warned against using codeine in children under 12 In its latest Medicines Safety Update, the TGA has advised that the recommendations of its safety review of codeine …
National Pharmacies stars shine
National Pharmacies has celebrated its annual awards, recognising its South Australian, Victorian and NSW employees The Seaford Pharmacy was awarded the title of Pharmacy of the Year for South Australia, …
Eight more ‘dark particles’ batches recalled
Apotex, in consultation with the TGA, is extending its Apo-Perindopril Arginine recall Eight more batches of the drug are being recalled due to potential contamination with dark particles of silica. …
Study to examine upschedule impact
Regular users of medicines containing codeine are being invited to participate in a study on how the rescheduling will affect them A University of Tasmania research project is aiming to …
Clinical tips: HIV/AIDS
Pharmacists must be up to date with the latest developments in HIV prevention and treatment, writes Louis Roller The acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most serious expression of …