Headlines
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FIP’s global survey open
Monday | Aug 14 2023THE FIP Community Pharmacy Section (CPS) is conducting a Global Survey on Workforce Sustainability and Supporting Positive Practice in Community Pharmacy, in collaboration with the University of Newcastle, Australia.
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Rural incentives double
Monday | Aug 14 2023IN A move aimed at alleviating the chronic shortage of healthcare workers in remote and rural regions, the NSW Government has announced a doubling of incentives for healthcare professionals willing to relocate to underserved areas.
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8CPA surety sought before 04 Sep
Friday | Aug 11 2023THE 60DD dispensing policy should go ahead on 01 Sep despite moves in the Senate to disrupt the vote for the legislation.
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Topping for its corporate reputation
Friday | Aug 11 2023PFIZER has been ranked first in Australia/New Zealand for its corporate reputation, according to the 2022 PatientView survey, which examined 58 patient groups in Australia and New Zealand.
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Reckitt’s tips for workplace hygiene
Friday | Aug 11 2023HEALTH and hygiene brand's business-to-business arm, Reckitt Pro Solutions, is sharing actionable advice for businesses, like pharmacies, on ways to promote positive hygiene habits this winter.
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Senate to decide on 60DD
Thursday | Aug 10 2023THE Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is calling on the Senate to put patients first and pass 60-day dispensing reforms today to "save patients money and time, and free up GP appointments".
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Editor’s Choice: reduce sun pigmentation with new power duo
Thursday | Aug 10 2023AUSSIES are renowned for spending time in the sunshine so it should come at no surprise that sun pigmentation is one of our most common skin concerns.
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Updated asthma charts
Thursday | Aug 10 2023THE National Asthma Council (NAC) Australia has released two updated charts called Asthma & COPD Medications and Selecting & Adjusting Medication for Adults & Adolescents.
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PSA welcomes early 8CPA talks
Wednesday | Aug 9 2023HEALTH Minister Mark Butler's announcement that negotiations for the 8th Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) will start as soon as possible and conclude by 30 Jun next year (PD yesterday) has been hailed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA).
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AMA pressures opposition
Wednesday | Aug 9 2023THE Federal Coalition's stance on 60-day dispensing remains "shrouded in mystery" according to the Australian Medical Association (AMA), which has today accused the opposition of "failing to be upfront with Australians by not revealing whether the Coalition supports cheaper medicines".
