Headlines
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Arthrem assurance from Promisia
Friday | Nov 30 2018PROMISIA, the NZ-based manufacturer of the Arthrem joint support product, has issued a statement in response to an updated Medsafe alert about the product (PD yesterday), noting that there had been no new Artemisia annua adverse reactions advised in the last seven months.
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Pharmaceutical scholarship
Friday | Nov 30 2018A NEW Macquarie University Pharmaceutical Scholarship Endowment (MUAP), the first of its kind in Australia, has been awarded to Kyu Park, a researcher who has completed his actuarial studies.
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CSO tender invitation notice
Thursday | Nov 29 2018THE Health Department has advised that the "Invitation To Apply" (ITA) process for the Community Service Obligation (CSO) Funding Pool is expected to be released tomorrow.
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Blackmores’ $10m generosity
Thursday | Nov 29 2018SOUTHERN Cross University has accepted a $10 million donation from Marcus and Caroline Blackmore (PD yesterday), with the personal gift setting a new record for generosity to the institution.
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Corum seeks POS partners
Thursday | Nov 29 2018LISTED pharmacy software supplier Corum Health is currently assessing the suitability of possible partners to work alongside its new "best-of-breed dispense system," according to Chairman Bill Paterson.
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TGA shortages guidance
Thursday | Nov 29 2018THE Therapeutic Goods Administration has released new resources on the upcoming medicines shortages reforms, which will see mandatory reporting of items in short supply starting from 01 Jan.
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Federal MPs back Guild
Wednesday | Nov 28 2018POLITICIANS of all persuasions last night pledged their support for Australian community pharmacy at the Pharmacy Guild of Australia's annual Parliamentary Dinner.
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PBS key for health – Tambassis
Wednesday | Nov 28 2018PHARMACY Guild National President George Tambassis last night highlighted the key role of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, noting that the dispensing of PBS medicines in Australia was a "very effective public-private partnership".
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Union targets Chemist Warehouse
Wednesday | Nov 28 2018THE National Union of Workers yesterday slammed what it described as a "widespread culture of sexual harassment, bullying, and exploitation of labour hire casuals" at Chemist Warehouse distribution centres in Preston and Somerton in Victoria.
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Guild Parliamentary Dinner
Wednesday | Nov 28 2018SEVERAL hundred Australian pharmacy leaders gathered in the Great Hall of Australian Parliament House last night for the 2018 Pharmacy Guild of Australia annual Parliamentary Dinner.