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World news wrapup: 26 July 2018
Young pharmacist feared abducted; pharmacist humiliates transgender woman by refusing supply; man describes intimidating pharmacist as “fun” Loganville, Georgia: Grave fears are held for Alvin Ahmed, a recent pharmacy graduate …
‘The AMA should hang its head in shame’: Guild
Acting Pharmacy Guild President Anthony Tassone has written to the president of the doctor’s group, who spoke at the National Press Club on Wednesday “There’s nothing surer in the life …
Sildenafil trial halted as babies die
A trial of sildenafil in pregnant women has been stopped after eleven babies died The Amsterdam University Medical Centre has confirmed that it has stopped a study of the effect …
‘Chemist Warehouse’s price discounts are benefiting consumers.’
There’s no evidence that the growth of discounters like Chemist Warehouse is hurting consumers, says the Grattan Institute In its submission to the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry into the pharmacy sector, …
Expanded scope would waste health resources: RACGP
The RACGP doesn’t support a Pharmacy Council in Queensland and says the ownership rules are “out-dated” In its submission to Queensland’s Parliamentary Inquiry into the pharmacy sector, the doctor group …
Educate Aussies on MHR benefits: Quilty
The Pharmacy Guild’s David Quilty has spoken out about the embattled My Health Record, writing that it will put an end to pharmacy “health islands” Debate continues to rage over …
Minerals and mood disorders
What do you know about the link between depression, magnesium and zinc levels? Australians spend a whopping $2 billion on vitamins and supplements in Australia, but a recent survey of …
A lifesaving record… or a threat?
My Health Record could save your life one day, says AMA president, and Dr Shane Jackson agrees – but leading doctor Professor Kerryn Phelps shares her strong concerns “Shocking” and “a disaster” …
Cannabis … in wafer form?
Clinical trials of cannabis sublingual wafers begin this week after approval by the TGA A clinical trial of a unique ‘cannabis wafer product’ has been approved by the TGA, with …
CWH calls for urgent ownership rules reform
Chemist Warehouse was unable to raise a significant bank loan against its annual turnover – thanks to the ownership rules, it says The exact figures are redacted in the group’s …
Communities must ensure docs don’t break under strain: Tribunal
The suspension of a GP has highlighted the issue of overwork in rural practices Victorian GP Dr Andrew Griffiths was a solo practitioner in a country town where he was …
Student finalists named
The Pharmacy Guild has announced the 2018 semi-finalists in its National Student Business Plan competition The competition is an Australia and New Zealand-wide challenge promoting creative entrepreneurship among students preparing …