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SafeScript patient benefits
Monday | Apr 29 2019VICTORIA'S real-time prescription monitoring system, SafeScript, is offering pharmacists the opportunity to engage with patients who may be at risk of harm, Chronic Pain Australia President, Jarrod McMaugh says.
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Pharmacists vital for EMM
Monday | Apr 29 2019EMERGENCY Medicine pharmacists have a critical role in preventing errors at the prescribing stage, even when the hospital is using electronic medicines management (EMM), according to an article in the latest issue of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia's Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research (JPPR).
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More pollies join jab brigade
Monday | Apr 29 2019POLITICIANS of all persuasions have been protecting themselves against the flu by having an immunisation at their local community pharmacy this season.
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S4 codeine supply slump
Friday | Apr 26 2019LAST year's up-scheduling of codeine medications to prescription-only (Schedule 4) has resulted in a significant decrease in the amount of codeine supplied to Australian patients, according to new figures released by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
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Adele sticks it to Senator
Friday | Apr 26 2019NSW Pharmacy Guild Branch Committee member and pharmacy owner, Adele Tahan, administered a flu vaccination to NSW Senator Kristina Keneally yesterday.
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Duckett plots PBS savings
Friday | Apr 26 2019PHARMACY ownership rules need to be reformed to cut red tape and reduce Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) costs, Grattan Institute Health Program Director, Stephen Duckett, believes.
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VPA lifts pharmacy licence fees
Friday | Apr 26 2019VICTORIAN pharmacy owners face a 12% increase in licence, registration and application fees from 01 May, following an announcement by the Victorian Pharmacy Authority (VPA).
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Welsh pharmacy scripts test
Friday | Apr 26 2019COMMUNITY pharmacists in Wales are conducting trials to determine whether a "test and treat" scheme at community pharmacies may alleviate stress on general practitioners and increase appropriate antibiotic prescriptions.
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PDL urges vax vigilance
Wednesday | Apr 24 2019PHARMACIST indemnity insurer, PDL, is urging pharmacists to take steps to avoid potential incidents relating to pharmacist administered influenza vaccinations.
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Yes Minister, get a jab!
Wednesday | Apr 24 2019HEALTH Minister Greg Hunt needs to stay on top of his game during the current Federal Election - so it's no wonder that he took the opportunity to have a flu immunisation at Chemist Warehouse Mornington earlier this month.