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Pharmacist education needs refresh
Wednesday | Jun 19 2019AUSTRALIAN pharmacy schools need to increase their focus on complementary medicines category in their curricula, former Pharmacy Guild of Australia National President, Kos Sclavos believes.
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Monopoly claims ‘shameful beat-up’
Tuesday | Jun 18 2019CLAIMS patients in rural areas are being charged three times more than those residing in metro areas for life-saving prescription medicines is "a shameful beat-up" according to the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
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HMR guide beneficial
Tuesday | Jun 18 2019USING a Medicines Conversation Guide to support pharmacists conducting Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs) could help remove points of confusion between patients and pharmacists, a study reveals.
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Capital Board appointments
Tuesday | Jun 18 2019NATIONAL pharmacy chain Capital Chemist has announced the appointment of two new members to their Board of Directors.
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Award review secures pay increases
Monday | Jun 17 2019PHARMACISTS covered by the Pharmacy Industry Award could see their pay increase by up to 18% over the coming months following a Fair Work Commission (FWC) ruling.
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End MBS exclusion: PSA
Monday | Jun 17 2019PHARMACIST delivered health interventions should be included on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) to increase the role the profession plays in addressing the healthcare needs of Australians, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) believes.
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Probiotics “no coke ‘n’ fries”
Monday | Jun 17 2019COMPANION selling probiotics with prescription medicines is "no coke 'n' fries" add-on, but a strong evidence-based health intervention that pharmacists can provide to support their patients, according to former Pharmacy Guild of Australia National President, Kos Sclavos.
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In-pharmacy services cost effective
Friday | Jun 14 2019IN-PHARMACY professional pharmacy services, including medication use reviews (MURs) delivered in community pharmacies, are more cost effective than those delivered in patient's homes, research reveals.
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Pharmacists write to Trump
Friday | Jun 14 2019PHARMACY organisations in the US are petitioning President Donald Trump and Congress, seeking reform of the Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) fee.
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Victorian hospitals’ cyber risks exposed
Friday | Jun 14 2019WEAKNESSES in data security procedures used by hospitals have been exposed by the Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO).