Headlines
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Fred issues pharmacy cyber warning
Tuesday | Jul 28 2020PHARMACISTS are being urged to take steps to protect against cyber attacks, as the rollout of electronic prescriptions continues.
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Vale Dr Harry Nespolon
Tuesday | Jul 28 2020AUSTRALIA'S leading pharmacy organisations have paid tribute to the dedication of the late Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) President, Dr Harry Nespolon (pictured), who passed away after a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Border closure hits pharmacy workers
Monday | Jul 27 2020VICTORIAN pharmacies along the NSW border are facing workforce shortages as result of the unintended consequences of COVID-19 measures.
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MedAdvisor primed for global growth
Monday | Jul 27 2020MEDICATION management company, MedAdvisor, is targeting global growth after reporting 20% year-on-year growth.
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CWH hit by COVID hoax
Monday | Jul 27 2020STAFF at a Chemist Warehouse (CWH) in Ballarat were forced to evacuate the pharmacy on Fri after a hoax call claiming a person who tested positive for COVID-19 had been to the store.
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Paid pandemic leave on the table
Friday | Jul 24 2020RISING numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in Victoria could see the Fair Work Commission (FWC) reconsider its decision to reject calls for paid pandemic leave to be added into health awards.
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World is watching Aus
Friday | Jul 24 2020Australia's influenza vaccination campaign is set to be a model for the world, as the northern hemisphere prepares for its flu season.
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SA introduces tough new protections
Thursday | Jul 23 2020CUSTOMERS who threaten or abuse pharmacy staff could face up to 15 years behind bars under new legislation enacted in South Australia.
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Visitors flouting COVID precautions
Thursday | Jul 23 2020VULNERABLE communities in rural and remote parts of Australia are being exposed to an increased risk of COVID-19 by tourists who refuse to follow hygiene guidelines, one NSW pharmacist believes.
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Pharmacies to be mental health hubs
Wednesday | Jul 22 2020NSW State funding to deliver mental health training to pharmacists across the state will transform pharmacies into "safe spaces" for patients, Pharmacy Guild of Australia NSW Branch President, David Heffernan, believes.
