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Maxigesic $20k winner
Thursday | Sep 14 2017TAYLA Laverty, from Prospect in Tasmania, stared down the barrel of a one-in-100 chance of becoming an instant millionaire last weekend, thanks to the nationwide Maxigesic 'Chance to win $1 million' promotion.
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Pharmacists connected
Thursday | Sep 14 2017PHARMACY Connect, held 01 - 03 Sep at Hilton Sydney, saw over 700 pharmacists, industry representatives and pharmacy students work through three days of educational and motivational sessions along with networking opportunities.
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Community Pharmacy 2025
Thursday | Sep 14 2017THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has launched a "thought starter" paper titled 'Community Pharmacy 2025 -- Introduction'.
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SHPA flies FIP flag high
Thursday | Sep 14 2017AUSTRALIA has held its head up high at the annual International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, with national pharmacy initiatives recognised across 10 out of 13 Pharmaceutical Workforce Development Goals (PWDGs).
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Pharmacists self care focus
Wednesday | Sep 13 2017THE importance of the full involvement of pharmacists in self care should be promoted by governments and insurers, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has said in its Statement of Policy "Pharmacy: Gateway to care".
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Cannabis studies lacking
Wednesday | Sep 13 2017ALTHOUGH cannabis contains more than 60 pharmacologically active cannabinoids, the usual pharmacokinetic pharmacodynamic bioavailability and toxicology studies are lacking, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says.
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Pharmacy cancer screen
Tuesday | Sep 12 2017A PHARMASUISSE campaign that led to a long-term pharmacy service screening people for colorectal cancer was declared the winner of this year's International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Health Promotion Campaign Award, sharing the top spot with the Korean Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) for a campaign on safe drug use.
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Medicinal cannabis portal
Tuesday | Sep 12 2017PHARMAPROGRAMS has launched the new Medicinal Cannabis Medicines Portal (MCMP) www.mcmp.com.au, designed to provide a streamlined process for medicinal cannabis prescribing and dispensing between health professionals and manufacturers.
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Nhill Pharmacy Vic’s PATY
Monday | Sep 11 2017PHARMACY assistant Stephanie Meiklejohn (pictured) from Nhill Pharmacy in Victoria's central West has been chosen to represent Victoria at the National Finals of the 2017 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/ Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY).
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Pharmacy cannabis course
Monday | Sep 11 2017THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced the launch of Australia's first, community pharmacy specific, medical cannabis training course.