Headlines
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WA pharmacist misconduct
Friday | Jan 11 2019THE Western Australian State Administrative Tribunal has found Perth pharmacist Emson Nyoni guilty of professional misconduct after dispensing S8 drugs in contravention of conditions applied to his registration.
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Aussie success story shines
Friday | Jan 11 2019ARGUABLY one of Australia's great industry success stories, global biotech company CSL presented its credentials at the JP Morgan Conference 2019 on Wed.
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Choosing Wisely Award
Thursday | Jan 10 2019NPS MedicineWise's Choosing Wisely Australia initiative was late last year recognised for "sustainable health intervention that is being implemented", at the inaugural 2018 Bond University Sustainable Healthcare Awards.
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Prescribing pharmacist plan
Thursday | Jan 10 2019THE Pharmacy Board of Australia has confirmed it will shortly launch a consultation seeking the views of pharmacists and other stakeholders regarding the potential role of pharmacists in prescribing.
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Vic euthanasia dispensing
Thursday | Jan 10 2019THE pharmacy service at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne will be the only point of access for dispensing lethal "voluntary assisted dying" medications in Victoria, with authorities confirming the scheme is expected to be implemented by June 2019.
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UK pharmacy reform plan
Wednesday | Jan 9 2019A new long-term plan released by England's National Health Service has promised to explore "further efficiencies" in community pharmacy, including significant reforms to how pharmacy services are reimbursed.
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Symbion supports Starlight
Wednesday | Jan 9 2019SYMBION Hospital Services has made a special donation to the Queensland branch of the Starlight Children's Foundation to help brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families.
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Testosterone reprimand
Tuesday | Jan 8 2019A Western Australian pharmacist who illegally sold testosterone in 2015 has been reprimanded after admitting to engaging in professional misconduct.
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Reviews miss heart issues
Tuesday | Jan 8 2019PHARMACISTS are missing the opportunity to pick up potential drug-related cardiac complications during medication reviews, according to a new study by pharmacists from the University of Canberra and the University of Tasmania.
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TGA fake drug conviction
Monday | Jan 7 2019THE Therapeutic Goods Administration has successfully prosecuted a case against a South Australian man in relation to dealing with counterfeit and unapproved medicines.