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Pharmacy intern Vasilios Sotiropoulos has recently been recognised for his research into the real-world costs of hepatitis treatment This month, ex-NAPSA Director Vasilios Sotiropoulos won the top prize in intern …
Blackmore gifts $10m to Southern Cross University
Marcus Blackmore AM and his wife Caroline have made a record $10 million personal donation to the university to open a centre for naturopathic medicine It is the largest, single …
Australia family friendlier
From 1 December, employees across all industries including pharmacy will have greater access to flexible work The Fair Work Commission’s four-yearly review of modern awards – Family Friendly Work Arrangements …
‘It’s been a big year.’
Pharmacy Guild national president George Tambassis has outlined some of 2018’s highlights for community pharmacy Politicians from the Coalition Government, Labor and the Greens all showed support for the Pharmacy …
Wage theft ‘running rampant’
The employee pharmacists’ union has spoken out on wage theft, urging pharmacists to keep an eye on their wages and conditions Professional Pharmacists’ Australia (PPA) this week congratulated the Andrews …
‘Unprovoked attack’ had consequences
A man who hit and kicked a pharmacist is now facing deportation An Indian-born man’s offences, including assaulting a pharmacist who observed a shoplifting, were “numerous and repeated,” the Administrative …
What’s next for Victoria?
Victoria has a new Health Minister in Jenny Mikakos, who has been welcomed to the role by the Guild and PSA Jenny Mikakos will take on the vital role of …
Capital Chemist calls for next leaders to join their pharmacy brand
Capital Chemist is celebrating 40 years of providing early-career community pharmacists with rewarding work environments and empowered professional roles Are you a future community pharmacy leader? Are you passionate, inspired, …
Pharmacist jailed over illegal vaccine supply
A Sydney pharmacist has been jailed for eight months for supplying thousands of Gardasil vaccines that were exported under a false declaration to Hong Kong Mosman pharmacist Katherine Gong was …
World news wrapup: 29 November 2018
US pharmacist charged with secretly recording people; New York pharmacist critical after shooting; lack of regulation causing havoc in Nigeria Portland, Oregon: A pharmacist has been indicted on 71 charges …
‘Pharmacies on the frontline’
Opposition leader Bill Shorten has signalled long-term certainty for the future of community pharmacy, and promised 7CPA preparations will start “early on” if Labor is elected Labor leader Bill Shorten …
Turning thirty
Minfos is celebrating its 30th birthday with the launch of a new campaign: ‘Experience Counts’ The campaign celebrates Minfos’ heritage of stability, growth and innovation in the Australian pharmacy market. …