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Chemist Warehouse strikes
Monday | Mar 4 2019CHEMIST Warehouse employees have voted to endorse strike action as part of a bid to win a huge pay rise and greater job security, according to a Fairfax Media report.
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Antibiotic misuse analysis
Monday | Mar 4 2019NEW research out of the UK has revealed that in the UK alone, more than a million days' worth of antibiotics use for respiratory tract indications could be cut if antibiotic guidelines were followed correctly.
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Compounding confusion
Friday | Mar 1 2019SOME pharmacies in Victoria have been carrying out complex compounding in circumstances that do not meet guidelines and/or legislative requirements, the Victorian Pharmacy Authority (VPA) has said in its latest Communiqu.
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Amcal Guardian reveal
Friday | Mar 1 2019SIGMA Healthcare's Amcal and Guardian Pharmacies have announced they will use their upcoming annual two-day retail conference to unveil new projects and models that resonate with 'pharmacies of the future.
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Priceline health conversations
Friday | Mar 1 2019PRICELINE Pharmacy West Brunswick joined forces with local health care service provider Merri Health, to create a 'Health' conversation within the community, reports Priceline Pharmacy owner Alvin Narsey.
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Ramsay solid H2 for 2018
Friday | Mar 1 2019LISTED Australian and global healthcare company Ramsay Health Care has reported solid H2 results for 2018 with revenue up 14.9% to $5.1b and Earnings Before Income Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) up 9.8% to $728.6m.
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Corporate flu vax to save $$$
Thursday | Feb 28 2019TERRYWHITE Chemmart (TWC)has announced new partnerships with a number of Australian companies in a bid to fight the rise in absenteeism and create healthier and more productive workforces.
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PSA CEO Graham Catt resigns
Thursday | Feb 28 2019AFTER only nine months in the role, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) CEO Graham Catt (pictured) has resigned, in the wake of two other recent high profile industry resignations.
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Priceline beauty promotion
Thursday | Feb 28 2019PRICELINE Pharmacy has announced it is launching new, complimentary express beauty services that will be offered in all stores.
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Unnecessary healthcare costs
Thursday | Feb 28 2019HEALTH professionals have cited challenges in accessing patient information from other clinicians as a common reason for requesting unnecessary medical tests, treatments or procedures, according to a new report from Choosing Wisely Australia.