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Profession overworked, overlooked
Monday | Oct 19 2020DESPITE standing on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic to support their communities, the contribution of pharmacists is often overlooked by politicians, the public and the media, researchers believe.
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La Trobe trio honoured
Monday | Oct 19 2020THREE lecturers from La Trobe University's Department of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences have been recognised for their teaching talents by British not-for-profit organisation, Advance Education.
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Pharmacy faces permit demands
Friday | Oct 16 2020A RURAL Tasmanian pharmacy based in a former service station is facing the possibility of being closed due to a dispute over a planning permit, The Advocate reports.
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Tackling air pollution
Friday | Oct 16 2020EDUCATION and remuneration are two barriers currently limiting pharmacists' ability to help combat the impacts of air pollution on respiratory health, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) believes.
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Pharmacy key in vax distribution: SA
Thursday | Oct 15 2020COMMUNITY pharmacies in South Australia could be in line to gain access to National Immunisation Program influenza vaccines for patients aged 65 years and older, following a review of the state's vaccination strategy.
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TWC takes Academy Live online
Thursday | Oct 15 2020PHARMACY assistants from across the TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) network are gathering online for the group's first virtual Academy Live pharmacy assistant training event.
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Accused pharmacist makes plea offer
Thursday | Oct 15 2020A NSW-BASED pharmacist who is facing allegations of child sex offences has secured a four-week adjournment to continue negotiations with Crown prosecutors, The Daily Telegraph reports.
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Vic pharmacists fearful for future
Wednesday | Oct 14 2020PHARMACY owners in Victoria are voicing concerns over their stores' future viability after being excluded from the latest round of State Government Business Support Fund grants (PD 23 Sep).
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NSW moves for COVID-safe ID option
Wednesday | Oct 14 2020PHARMACISTS in NSW will be able to use patients' digital driver's licences as a COVID-safe contactless ID option when dealing with requests for medications such as pseudoephedrine, under legislation before the State's Legislative Assembly.
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Fred IT Group scoops Vic iAward
Wednesday | Oct 14 2020PHARMACY software provider, Fred IT Group's role in the introduction of electronic prescriptions has seen the business named as the winner of the 2020 Victorian iAward for Business and Industry Solution of the Year.
