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Rural patients happier to seek advice
Thursday | Aug 8 2019PATIENTS in rural areas are more willing to talk to and heed the advice of pharmacists about general health matters than those living in urban areas, research from the University of Tasmania reveals.
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Woodcroft PA wins SA PATY
Thursday | Aug 8 2019PHARMACY Assistant, Emilie Dalwood (pictured above), from TerryWhite Chemmart Woodcroft Plaza has been chosen to represent South Australia at the National Finals of the 2019 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY).
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Kokoda trek raises $24K
Thursday | Aug 8 2019TERRYWHITE Chemmart CEO, Duncan Phillips, along with his trekking contingent of nine pharmacy owners and support staff (pictured) successfully completed an eight-day trek along the Kokoda Track raising more than $24,000 for Ovarian Cancer Australia, bringing the total over 13 years to more than $1.4 million.
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HBF sells Friendlies to Pharmacy 777
Wednesday | Aug 7 2019PRIVATE health insurer, HBF, has sold its Friendlies Pharmacy master franchise to the Perth-based Pharmacy 777 group making it the largest network in Western Australia.
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CSO wholesalers value for money
Tuesday | Aug 6 2019THE National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA) has used last week's 2019 WA Pharmacy Forum to clarify the value versus the cost of Community Service Obligation (CSO) wholesalers providing Australia-wide equitable access to medicines.
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Expanded role brings health & profits
Tuesday | Aug 6 2019WIDENING the scope of pharmacy practice fulfils the pharmacist's dual role of health professional and business manager without compromising their ability to serve patients, according to business analyst, Dr Grant Wilson (pictured), from the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan.
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Dementia friendly program
Tuesday | Aug 6 2019THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland Branch has announced the completion of specialised dementia training by staff from 165 pharmacies throughout Queensland, creating "dementia-friendly" pharmacies.
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AMA seeks role in 7CPA talks
Monday | Aug 5 2019MOVES to expand the scope of pharmacists risk fragmenting the primary care system and have the potential to damage doctor/patient relationships, Australian Medical Association (AMA) West Australia President, Dr Andrew Miller (pictured) warns.
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Chemist Warehouse all smiles
Monday | Aug 5 2019CHEMIST Warehouse (CWH)has announced a new partnership with SmileDirectClub, the US-based teledentistry group, to expand access to affordable and convenient orthodontic "clear aligner" therapy.
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WA pharmacists join jab revolution
Friday | Aug 2 2019PHARMACISTS in West Australia will be able to provide an expanded range of vaccinations to patients aged 16 and over, following an announcement by the State's Health Minister, Roger Cook (PD breaking news).