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HBF sells Friendlies to Pharmacy 777
Wednesday | Aug 7 2019PRIVATE health insurer, HBF, has sold its Friendlies Pharmacy master franchise to the Perth-based Pharmacy 777 group making it the largest network in Western Australia.
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CSO wholesalers value for money
Tuesday | Aug 6 2019THE National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA) has used last week's 2019 WA Pharmacy Forum to clarify the value versus the cost of Community Service Obligation (CSO) wholesalers providing Australia-wide equitable access to medicines.
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Expanded role brings health & profits
Tuesday | Aug 6 2019WIDENING the scope of pharmacy practice fulfils the pharmacist's dual role of health professional and business manager without compromising their ability to serve patients, according to business analyst, Dr Grant Wilson (pictured), from the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan.
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Dementia friendly program
Tuesday | Aug 6 2019THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland Branch has announced the completion of specialised dementia training by staff from 165 pharmacies throughout Queensland, creating "dementia-friendly" pharmacies.
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AMA seeks role in 7CPA talks
Monday | Aug 5 2019MOVES to expand the scope of pharmacists risk fragmenting the primary care system and have the potential to damage doctor/patient relationships, Australian Medical Association (AMA) West Australia President, Dr Andrew Miller (pictured) warns.
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Chemist Warehouse all smiles
Monday | Aug 5 2019CHEMIST Warehouse (CWH)has announced a new partnership with SmileDirectClub, the US-based teledentistry group, to expand access to affordable and convenient orthodontic "clear aligner" therapy.
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WA pharmacists join jab revolution
Friday | Aug 2 2019PHARMACISTS in West Australia will be able to provide an expanded range of vaccinations to patients aged 16 and over, following an announcement by the State's Health Minister, Roger Cook (PD breaking news).
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Pharmacies urged to up-skill staff
Friday | Aug 2 2019COMMUNITY pharmacists need to ensure all staff in their stores are trained to support patients with mental health issues, University of Sydney Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Dr Claire O'Reilly, believes.
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PBS meds out of reach
Friday | Aug 2 2019MEDICINES costs are forcing many disadvantaged Australians to skip or delay accessing vital drugs, pharmacist turned Federal MP, Emma McBride, says.
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Union backs PSA’s 2023 pay goals
Thursday | Aug 1 2019PHARMACIST union group, Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA), has backed the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia's call for a base salary of $80,000 plus superannuation, for newly registered pharmacists by 2023.