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The prices are down
The PBS has published its latest list of medicines set to undergo price disclosure reductions These medicines are part of the Fifth Remove Originator price reduction cycle, set to take …
Owners feeling the wages pinch, says employer group
Employsure has welcomed the upcoming penalty rate cut as necessary to reflect the 24/7 economy The workplace relations firm, which represents close to 20,000 small and medium size businesses, has …
ACCC still has Pfizer in its sights
The ACCC is seeking special leave to appeal the dismissal of its allegations against Pfizer Australia The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking leave from the High Court to …
TWC shines at expo
TerryWhite Chemmart held its annual Supplier and Strategic Partners Expo this month at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre More than 150 representatives from 70 brands attended the expo to showcase and …
Rita is SHPA’s 5000th member
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has announced it has surpassed 5,000 members This makes it Australia’s fastest growing pharmacy organisation, it says, and a rejuvenated leadership is preparing …
Prescribers targeted in opioid crackdown
The Government is writing to the top 20% of opioid-prescribing doctors, Health Minister Greg Hunt has told reporters Australian doctors are the best in the world, Mr Hunt says – …
Lauren Burton joins PSA Board
PSA has announced its new board, including its new Early Career Pharmacist Director High-achieving pharmacist Lauren Burton’s appointment as the new Early Career Pharmacist Director of PSA reaffirms the Board’s …
Maternal diabetes linked to autism
Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes have been linked with autism spectrum disorder in this US study Researchers have found a link between Type 1 diabetes (T1D), Type 2 …
“On the ground, day in and day out”
In our latest Staff Spotlight, AJP chats with Michael Troy, managing partner of two pharmacies in South Grafton, on the north coast of NSW 1. Tell us about your pharmacy background. …
The week in review
Expanded pharmacist roles were in the news this week… At ConPharm conference, we heard about a pilot study that found clinical pharmacists in residential aged care teams were able to …
Injured kitten seeks first aid at pharmacy
When a tiny kitten badly hurt both her back legs, she knew exactly where to go for help: the local pharmacy Southern Cross Animal Rescue is calling for donations to …
Metronidazole shortage
TGA provides advice after availability of metronidazole IV infusion further affected by recent recall There is a current medicine shortage for metronidazole intravenous infusion 500 mg/100 mL bag, the TGA …