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Meds shortages threaten PBS: Guild
Wednesday | May 29 2019AUSTRALIA'S Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) may be under threat as a result of measures designed to protect its sustainability, Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victorian Branch President, Anthony Tassone, (pictured) warns.
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Medlab inks distribution deal
Wednesday | May 29 2019LISTED Australian life sciences and medicinal cannabis company, Medlab Clinical is expanding its international distribution opportunities by executing a Heads of Agreement with Thai-listed pharmaceutical company, Mega Lifesciences Public Company Limited.
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Biosimilar savings for British Columbia
Wednesday | May 29 2019UP TO 20,400 patients receiving branded biologic drugs in the Canadian province of British Columbia will be switched to biosimilars under a new policy announced on Mon 27 May.
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Pharmacist prescribing danger
Tuesday | May 28 2019MOVES to give pharmacists prescribing rights will compromise patient safety, a former pharmacists turned GP claims.
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Tas hospital pharmacy win
Tuesday | May 28 2019PHARMACISTS working at Royal Hobart Hospital have received a significant funding boost, with the Tasmanian Government announcing $3.8 million for the redevelopment of the hospital's pharmacy.
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GSK confirms vaccination shortages
Tuesday | May 28 2019GLAXOSMITHKLINE has announced that its Fluarix Tetra seasonal influenza immunisation is no longer available in the private market, with all stocks diverted to supply government programs.
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New MHR medicines list
Monday | May 27 2019THE government's My Health Record (MHR) electronic platform will be enhanced from next month with a new pharmacist-written list detailing the prescription and over-the-counter medicines being taken by patients with chronic conditions.
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Pharmacy’s $1.9b saving
Friday | May 24 2019COMMUNITY pharmacist-led medication adherence interventions are delivering significant savings for the Federal Government, with a $1.9 billion impact over a 12-month period, a newly released study reveals.
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Door-to-door the next step
Friday | May 24 2019CANBERRA'S first drive-through pharmacy, Gold Creek Discount Drug Store, has added a door-to-door service to deliver improved accessibility to patients.
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Pharmacist prescribing success
Thursday | May 23 2019A study examining the impact of legislation allowing pharmacists to prescribe oral contraceptives in the US state of Oregon has highlighted the benefits of expanding the profession's scope of practice.
