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Cracking the genetic code of Parkinson’s
Researchers contributing to the largest study of Parkinson’s genetics ever undertaken are looking for participants Researchers at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, with funding from the Shake It Up …
World news wrapup: 5 May 2022
Coloradans told to re-vaccinate after pharmacy suspended from program; Well Pharmacy refutes coerced work claim; 10-year sentence for pharmacist’s role in US$180m fraud Denver, Colorado: A pharmacy has been suspended …
Pharmacist’s fraud behaviour of the “worst possible kind”
A pharmacist made a string of false claims, including that he had testicular cancer, in order to fleece a friend of close to a million dollars The English pharmacist faced …
Future uncertain for leading QUM group
NPS MedicineWise calls on government to review decision to cut its funding, arguing it has delivered over $1.1 billion in direct savings for the PBS and MBS NPS MedicineWise has …
Barometric pressure
Here are some of the essential findings from the 2021 UTS Pharmacy Barometer Findings from the latest iteration of the annual UTS Community Pharmacy Barometer were revealed at a media …
Benzo intervention sees inappropriate use drop
The Choosing Wisely approach has made an impact in the safe prescribing of benzos and sedative-hypnotics among older adults, says keynote speaker The Choosing Wisely questions are a vehicle for …
Finding new pathways
Vaccinations have shown what pharmacy can do, so what’s holding back other services? The latest UTS Pharmacy Barometer explored some that were not taking off As of October 2021, around …
Wesfarmers plans to expand health offer
The managing director of Wesfarmers has told a conference that, “Ultimately, we see API as a platform for long-term growth in health” Rob Scott, managing director of Wesfarmers – which …
Pharmacy optimism on the rise
More community pharmacists are also getting wage increases, latest pharmacy barometer confirms UTS Pharmacy will be releasing its 2021 Barometer report this week, with early details revealing some positive results …
Matter of trust
The Guild has reminded pharmacists of a vital part of their role, as organisations are warned on privacy Privacy Awareness Week, held around Australia from 2 to 8 May 2022, …
NIP pilot to improve access: Guild
A new pilot will see certain regional pharmacies provide over-65s with flu jabs on the NIP More than 70 community pharmacies in Queensland have been invited to give National Immunisation …
Search on for top pharmacist
The 2022 Most Outstanding Community Pharmacist award is open for nominations The award, presented by the Australian Patients Association and sponsored by the Pharmacy Guild, is part of the APA’s …