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Minister addresses pharmacy sector
Health Minister Greg Hunt has taken to Forefront to update pharmacists on the government’s Budget agreement with the Pharmacy Guild His message follows on from his address at the APP …
Pharmacy bans local Council from premises
The only pharmacy in Junee has shocked locals by refusing to serve local Council members and employees and their families Earlier this week a notice appeared in the front window …
Aussie boom to grow in China
More than 1000 retail outlets promoting Australian manufactured health products, packaged food and wine will open across China during the next two years This is part of a new initiative …
Pharmacy vital but overlooked in palliative care
Pharmacists represent an enormous untapped potential in end-of-life care, says Palliative Care Australia’s CEO Liz Callaghan is encouraging Australia’s pharmacists to take an interest in palliative care, including not only …
Ground broken on PSA’s ‘modern pharmacy hub’
The ground has been broken on PSA’s new Canberra headquarters Federal Assistant Health Minister Dr David Gillespie officially launched the start of construction for the new building, which PSA says …
Sigma takes legal action against Chemist Warehouse
Sigma is set to commence legal proceedings against the My Chemist/Chemist Warehouse group Sigma Healthcare Limited said in a statement today that it has been in ongoing discussions relating to …
‘Low risk’ product reform under question
Not everyone is happy with the options for regulatory reform being proposed by the TGA, with some calling for stricter rules The TGA is currently looking to reform the regulations …
New advice on safety of gel
Upgraded PI warning for hypersensitivity reactions, herpes and eye injury when using actinic keratosis gel The product information for Picato gel (ingenol mebutate) has been updated to warn against the …
Poll: Do you support pharmacy’s involvement in LGBT+ rights?
Health organisations are increasingly announcing their position on LGBT+ rights as the issue gains traction in Australia… what do you think about it? Over the weekend, the Australian Medical Association …
A cure for the common cold?
A drug compound being developed in Australia to combat the common cold virus and associated airway infections is set to be fast-tracked The molecule is being pushed for clinical trialling …
Trusted brand finds pharmacists trusted
Blackmores has released data that shows pharmacists are highly trusted Blackmores has been recognised for the ninth year running as Australia’s most trusted vitamins and minerals brand by Reader’s Digest. …
Pharmacists without borders
An interview with a Sydney pharmacist making a difference on the other side of the world Grace Yoo was a pharmacy student in Sydney looking for volunteer placements when she first …