Innovative medicines prices to drop
Medicines Australia and the Government have signed a five-year agreement which will see innovative medicines reduced in price over 15 years The organisation says the Strategic Agreement will support ongoing …
Key pharmacy measures locked in: Guild
The Guild has welcomed Budget measures such as a solution to the risk share issue and improved 6CPA community pharmacy programs It also welcomed the Government’s willingness to review the …
Growth on the horizon
Retail pharmacy trade is set for a period of growth – but not without challenges, a new report has found Bankwest’s Industry Overview Report on the pharmaceutical retailing industry, published …
Codeine ad compliance reminder
The TGA has reminded pharmacy not to advertise codeine-containing products after 1 February 2018 When all products containing codeine become prescription-only, it will be an offence to advertise them direct …
Woman overdoses on drugs prescribed by boyfriend
A woman died after taking a cocktail of drugs prescribed by her doctor boyfriend Coroner Simon Cooper found that Pamela Diane McCall died in February 2013 from an overdose of …
Payroll tax holds small business back
Victoria’s cut to regional payroll tax will assist jobs and growth, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says Victorian Treasurer, Tim Pallas, announced the payroll tax cut …
Don’t rush to crush more accessible
A full integration of Don’t Rush to Crush 2nd Edition is now available in AusDI This provides Australian pharmacists with easy access to important drug management information and advice in …
Allergic to nail varnish
The story of a woman who became allergic to nail varnish has been shared at the Australasian College of Dermatologists conference Dr Philippa Dickison presented on hand dermatitis and chronic …
E-cig suppliers fined over toxic chemicals
Three e-cigarette companies are to pay penalties in a world-first action The Federal Court has ordered three online e-cigarette retailers – The Joystick Company Pty Ltd, Social-Lites Pty Ltd and …
Scope of practice limit, shortage threat to Irish pharmacy
Irish consumers want more pharmacy services – but the country is facing a shortage of community pharmacists A survey launched at the Irish Pharmacy Union National Pharmacy Conference has found …
Doctors’ dud beliefs
Doctors’ own biases could keep them suggesting tests and treatments that aren’t worth it The impact of campaigns to reduce low value care in medicine, such as Choosing Wisely Australia …
The week in review
We take a look back at the week in pharmacy Ahead of next week’s Budget, the pharmacy sector has been copping more criticism from a certain News Corp journalist, with …