Headlines
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GuildLink acquisition delivers for MDR
Friday | Oct 28 2022MEDADVISOR'S (MDR's) takeover of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia's GuildLink business is fuelling immediate revenue growth.
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Priceline gets festive with Chrissie
Friday | Oct 28 2022WESFARMERS-OWNED pharmacy franchise, Priceline Pharmacy, is getting into the Christmas spirit with the launch of an eight-week campaign featuring brand ambassador, Chrissie Swan.
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Walgreens adopts new KPI model
Friday | Oct 28 2022PHARMACISTS working for US retail giant, Walgreens, will be encouraged to operate at the top of their scope of practice under its new performance review model.
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PBS Co-payment cuts pass into law
Thursday | Oct 27 2022LEGISLATION cutting the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) General Co-payment from $42.50 to $30, will come into effect from 01 Jan 2023, after passing through the Federal Senate today.
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Full scope opportunity
Thursday | Oct 27 2022FINDINGS from the Tasmanian Legislative Council Government Administration 'A' Sub-Committee inquiring into Rural Health Services Final Report, highlight the potential for pharmacists to work to their full scope of practice, Pharmacy Guild of Australia Tasmanian Branch President, Helen O'Byrne, believes.
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Co-pay cut to reduce hospitalisations
Wednesday | Oct 26 2022CUTTING the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) general co-payment from $42.50 to $30 from 01 Jan 2023, included in last night's Federal Budget, will help to reduce the number of hospital presentations, the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) believes.
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Hazzard lauded for backing pharmacy
Wednesday | Oct 26 2022OUTGOING NSW Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, is being praised by pharmacy bodies for supporting the profession throughout his time in the portfolio, following the announcement that he will not contest next Mar's State election (PD 25 Oct).
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University funding boost welcomed
Wednesday | Oct 26 2022FUNDING for 20,000 Federal Government-funded university places to alleviate existing skills shortages in the healthcare, education, engineering and technology sectors is being welcomed by the pharmacy sector.
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Ozempic shortages hit Trulicity: TGA
Tuesday | Oct 25 2022THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced that a global shortage of type-2 diabetes medication, Trulicity (dulaglutide).
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Flooded pharmacy set to reopen
Tuesday | Oct 25 2022HOBART'S Bellerive Quay Pharmacy is set to reopen tomorrow after suffering severe flood damage in Jan.