Headlines
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New Raven’s salary report
Monday | Dec 3 2018EMPLOYMENT opportunities remain strong within the community and hospital pharmacy sectors, with shortages of skilled pharmacists leading to wage growth in both metropolitan and regional areas.
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Direct supply CSO squeeze
Monday | Dec 3 2018TENDER documents for the Community Service Obligation (CSO) issued on Fri have confirmed that controversial exclusive direct supply arrangements for some medications will continue - but such distributors will not be able to access the CSO Funding Pool.
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New Vic Health Minister
Friday | Nov 30 2018JENNY Mikakos (pictured) has been appointed Victoria's new state Health Minister, following the landslide Labor Party win last weekend.
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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.