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Guild urges DAA mandate
Thursday | Oct 4 2018THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia says the current national focus on aged care via the newly announced Royal Commission has highlighted the "strong rationale for requiring all regularly dispensed chronic disease medicines for aged care residents to be supplied in dose administration aids".
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Pharmacist Rx forum report
Thursday | Oct 4 2018THE Pharmacy Board of Australia has published a report about a forum it hosted earlier this year (PD 02 Jul 2018) to consider the need and opportunities for expanding pharmacist involvement in prescribing.
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New Entity supplements
Thursday | Oct 4 2018ENTITY Health has announced the introduction to the market of two new supplements dedicated to skin health and stress.
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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.