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Sigma pushes for growth
Wednesday | Oct 3 2018SIGMA Healthcare ceo Mark Hooper is expecting a "big reaction" to an open letter issued to Australian pharmacists urging them to consider being part of the company's retail offering.
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FIP issues biologics policy
Wednesday | Oct 3 2018PHARMACISTS' dispensing expertise that enables them to substitute generic medicines for different brands qualifies them to substitute biosimilar medicines as well, according to a statement by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).
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Chemists’ Own launches
Wednesday | Oct 3 2018CHEMISTS' Own, Arrow Pharmaceuticals' OTC generic specialist brand has announced the release of two new products: Clozole Vaginal Cream 3 Day Treatment, and Chemist's Own Oral Rehydration.
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TWG revenue surges 38%
Tuesday | Oct 2 2018TERRY White Group Limited (TWG) has reported a strong year, with the company's turnover increasing almost 40% to $125.5m.
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Mater Baby Products gong
Tuesday | Oct 2 2018MATER Baby Products has taken out the Best Community Initiative category in last week's "Bloggers Choice Awards" which were announced during The Bloggers Brunch - described as Australia's premier influencer marketing event.
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SafeScript rolls out in Vic
Tuesday | Oct 2 2018PHARMACY Guild Victorian branch president Anthony Tassone (pictured) was among the dignitaries interviewed yesterday at the formal launch of the new SafeScript real-time prescription monitoring system, which will be online in Western Victoria from today.
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PBS reforms to save $344m
Friday | Sep 28 2018NEXT Mon's latest round of changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is being estimated at saving Australian taxpayers more than $344 million, with Health Minister Greg Hunt saying the changes will also provide ongoing support for the listing of more new medicines on the PBS.
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Adverse events increase
Friday | Sep 28 2018THE total number of medicine and vaccine adverse event reports to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) rose by 1,882 from 2016-17, representing a 9.5% increase, according to the agency's annual performance report.
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New Priceline direction
Friday | Sep 28 2018PRICELINE Pharmacy has unveiled its new brand proposition with a television commercial recently launching to declare to Australians "There's no place like Priceline".
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Life Pharmacy drives the green
Friday | Sep 28 2018LIFE Pharmacy Group celebrated 60 years of trading when it held its annual managers conference in Forbes NSW where the founding pharmacy in the group, Flannery's Pharmacy, originally commenced.