technology
Spiriva first available therapy in new inhaler technology
Inhaler technology that revolutionises how medication is delivered to the lungs is now available in Australia and set to become the delivery platform for a range of inhaled therapies, says …
Gold Cross endorses Dose Innovations’ Rowa Automated Dispensary
Gold Cross has announced a new endorsement of Queensland firm Dose Innovations and its Rowa Automated Dispensary system, to bring a new level of automation and customer-focus to Guild member …
40% trust wellbeing apps… but should they?
A new survey from VicHealth shows two in five Victorians trust health and wellbeing apps for information about being healthy despite a new guide showing many may be ineffective. VicHealth …
eRx fills its billionth script
Australia has achieved a major milestone in patient safety, reaching one billion prescriptions dispensed electronically through eRx. Electronic transfer of prescriptions improves patient safety by increasing confidence that the correct medications are …
Advantage Pharmacy Group takes up Fred NXT
Advantage Pharmacy Group has engaged Fred IT to implement Fred NXT throughout its national network of company owned stores by the end of 2015. The Advantage Pharmacy Group includes the …
eRx Script Exchange welcomes 6CPA eHealth funding
eRx Script Exchange has welcomed the continuation of funding for the electronic transfer of prescriptions in the newly signed Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement. The new agreement includes $12.6 million for …
New site for Fred IT
The Fred IT Group has announced that its new website at fred.com.au has gone live. The new website has been launched to better reflect the technology changes that are transforming …
Funding go-slow frustrates in electronic drugs reporting
Lack of funds and training is frustrating PSA’s NSW branch president Stephen Carter as they slow the rollout of Electronic Recording and Reporting of Controlled Drugs system (eRRCD). Carter told …
Virtual learning opens at Griffith School of Pharmacy
Griffith School of Pharmacy’s new virtual learning environment has opened just in time for 2015’s new students to be introduced to a whole new way of learning. “This cutting edge …