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Vic pharmacists honoured
Thursday | Nov 21 2019THREE Victorian pharmacists honoured at this week's Victorian Pharmacists' Dinner exemplified both the breadth of opportunities a career in pharmacy offers, as well as the variety of ways in which dedicated professionals can make a difference to health care in the community, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Victorian Branch President, Ben Marchant, said.
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JPPR to deliver Fast Track research
Wednesday | Nov 20 2019THE Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has closed it's 45th National Conference on the weekend reporting strong financial footing, record membership retention and several program milestones, including the announcement of a Fast Track research publication plan.
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Amcal+Life Clinic launch
Wednesday | Nov 20 2019SIGMA'S Amcal brand has launched its first long-anticipated Amcal+Life Clinic pharmacy, located in Burwood, Melbourne.
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Sigma partners donate to the bush
Wednesday | Nov 20 2019PHARMACISTS in the Tenterfield, Warwick and Stanthorpe areas north west NSW and south west Queensland were "blown away" with the generousity of the Sigma Retail team and their supporting partners, as they face the twin horrors of drought and fire.
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PSA seeks ACT pharmacist funding
Tuesday | Nov 19 2019PHARMACISTS in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are calling for funding and approval for programs that could reduce the burden on hospitals, improve quality use of medicines and bolster vaccination rates.
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RACGP takes a swipe
Tuesday | Nov 19 2019EMPOWERING pharmacists to provide "minor ailment" services will create "false economies" leaving patients out-of-pocket, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) claims.
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PSA seek ACT pharmacist funding
Tuesday | Nov 19 2019PHARMACISTS in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are calling for funding and approval for programs that could reduce the burden on hospitals, improve quality use of medicines and bolster vaccination rates.
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SHPA maps out bold workforce vision
Monday | Nov 18 2019PHARMACY practitioners should be positioned as "essential to Australian healthcare" in all practice settings, according to a new document released by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) at its annual gathering on the Gold Coast.
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CHF demands 7CPA seat
Monday | Nov 18 2019THE Consumers Health Forum (CHF) has issued a formal position statement on the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement (7CPA), saying it should be a signatory to the pact.
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SHPA awards winners
Monday | Nov 18 2019TASMANIAN hospital pharmacy and health informatics pharmacist, Tom Simpson, has been awarded the 2019 SHPA Medal of Merit at Medicines Management 2019 (MM2019), the 45th SHPA National Conference.