Headlines
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Amazon for generic entry?
Monday | Dec 4 2017MEGAGIANT online retailer Amazon is said to be in discussions with generic pharmaceutical manufacturing companies around its potential entry into the pharmacy sector, according to a report from CNBC.
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One PBS addition for Dec
Monday | Dec 4 2017JUST one medicine has been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme this month, with funding approved for eribulin (Halaven) for the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma.
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Pharmacy of the future
Monday | Dec 4 2017THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has revealed further details of its "Community Pharmacy in 2025" research project (PD 14 Sep), with the appointment of consultant group Pottinger as strategic adviser.
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Don’t sneeze at OTC relief
Friday | Dec 1 2017FOLLOWING mainstream media reports suggesting there is no role for oral antihistamines in the management of seasonal hayfever, the Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) has urged consumers who suffer from hayfever to discuss their symptoms with their doctor or pharmacist to ensure they receive the most appropriate treatment.
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Symbion cuts trading terms
Friday | Dec 1 2017EBOS offshoot Symbion Health has reacted swiftly to the impact of AstraZeneca's decision to commence direct distribution, advising pharmacists of a reduction in trading terms effective today.
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Codeine impact research
Thursday | Nov 30 2017THE Australian Self-Medication Industry has highlighted a new study which is seeking participants to investigate the impact of the removal of over-the-counter codeine on 01 Feb 2018.
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Codeine switch ups Maxigesic
Thursday | Nov 30 2017AFT Pharmaceuticals says it is expecting significant sales growth of its flagship product Maxigesic in Australia as a result of the Feb 2018 rescheduling of products containing codeine to prescription only.
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Pharmacies to get digital
Wednesday | Nov 29 2017IN THE wake of reports that only one fifth of Australian pharmacies have registered with the My Health Record system (PD yesterday), community, hospital and academic pharmacists have announced the formation of a Pharmacists Digital Health Leaders Network to encourage meaningful and clinical use of My Health Record by pharmacists and pharmacies.
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Sansom steps down at APC
Wednesday | Nov 29 2017THE pharmacy profession needs to shift from its current 'dispensing' mentality to one of community care, according to Professor Lloyd Sansom, who is retiring from the Australian Pharmacy Council after more than 35 years.
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Greg Hunts for votes
Tuesday | Nov 28 2017NSW Pharmacy Guild branch immediate past president Rick Samimi was paid a visit yesterday by campaigning Bennelong Liberal candidate John Alexander, along with Health Minister Greg Hunt.