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‘Common goal’ unites PDL and PSA
Thursday | Nov 24 2022PROFESSIONAL indemnity insurer, Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL), is partnering with the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) to explore new medicines safety initiatives.
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Guild backs Andrews’ election pledge
Thursday | Nov 24 2022VICTORIAN Premier, Daniel Andrews' $19 million pre-election commitment to deliver a 12-month pilot expanding pharmacists' scope of practice is being welcomed by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
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Tasmania looks to extend scope
Thursday | Nov 24 2022PHARMACISTS in Tasmania could soon see their scope of practice expanded, with the State's Department of Health being tasked with identifying ways that pharmacists can deliver a broader range of health services.
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Vic pharmacists’ scope to expand
Wednesday | Nov 23 2022PHARMACISTS in Victoria will be able to provide oral contraception and travel vaccines to patients if Labor wins the State election this weekend.
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PBS co-payment must go lower
Wednesday | Nov 23 2022LOWERING the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) general co-payment from $42.50 to $30 is a welcome move, but further cuts are needed, Pharmacy Guild of Australia National President, Trent Twomey, believes.
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COVAX taskforce leader honoured
Wednesday | Nov 23 2022COVID-19 Vaccine (COVAX) Taskforce National Coordinator, Lieutenant General John Frewen, has been awarded the Pharmacy Guild of Australia's Distinguished Service Medallion.
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NHPO sees surge in complaints
Tuesday | Nov 22 2022COMPLAINTS to the National Health Practitioner Ombudsman (NHPO) jumped by 42% to 823 in the 2021/22 year.
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Contraceptive counselling a good fit
Tuesday | Nov 22 2022PROVIDING contraceptive advice would fit well with pharmacists' existing roles, but the lack of funding for such services is a significant barrier for the profession, research from Monash University reveals.
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Aussies sign FIP’s AMR commitment
Tuesday | Nov 22 2022INTERNATIONAL Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) President-elect, Paul Sinclair, is one of three Australian pharmacists to sign the organisation's commitment to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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PHC role for pharmacy
Tuesday | Nov 22 2022HEALTHCARE systems could benefit from integrating community pharmacists into primary healthcare (PHC), researchers believe.