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Pharmacy flu vax ready
Friday | May 20 2022QUEENSLAND-BASED pharmacists would welcome the opportunity to play a role in the distribution of free influenza vaccines, a spokesperson for the Pharmacy Guild of Australia says.
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PM makes 8CPA election pledge
Friday | May 20 2022PRIME Minister, Scott Morrison, will aim to secure a deal on an Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) by Jan 2025, if the Coalition retains power after tomorrow's Federal election.
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Labor to review NPS funding decision
Thursday | May 19 2022MOVES to defund NPS MedicineWise from 01 Jan 2023, announced in the Federal Budget, could be reversed under a Labor Government, with the party pledging to review the decision.
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Flu vax cost concerns
Thursday | May 19 2022CONCERNS that Australians are passing on getting this year's influenza vaccine are behind calls from Queensland's Health Minister, Yvette D'Ath, for the Federal Government to subsidise access to the shots.
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Pharmacies must be safe workplaces
Wednesday | May 18 2022PHARMACY bosses are being urged to engage with employees to address psychological risk factors in the workplace, by union group Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA).
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RACGP continues UTIPP-Q attacks
Wednesday | May 18 2022CRITICISM of the Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacy Pilot - Queensland (UTIPP-Q) is continuing, despite a leaked report heralding the trial a success (PD 17 May).
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Delivery drivers divert addictive drugs
Wednesday | May 18 2022THREE van drivers hired as sub-contractors to deliver medicines to British pharmacies have avoided jail time after being convicted of pilfering pain medications to sell on the black market.
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Pharmacists must support each other
Tuesday | May 17 2022PHARMACISTS are being encouraged to check-in with their colleagues and offer each other support, following the release of data from the US showing the profession's suicide rate is higher than the general population.
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UTIPP-Q delivering appropriate care
Tuesday | May 17 2022PHARMACISTS involved in the controversial Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacy Pilot - Queensland (UTIPP-Q) are delivering "safe and appropriate care" a leaked draft report reveals.
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Infant vaccination role for pharmacy
Tuesday | May 17 2022THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is evaluating an application to extend its approval of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine (COVAX) to immuise children aged six months and older.
