Headlines
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ACT joins free kids vax club
Friday | Mar 2 2018THE Australian Capital Territory has followed Queensland, NSW and Victoria with the introduction of free influenza vaccinations for Canberra children aged between six months and five years this winter.
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Vic clarifies pharmacy trusts
Thursday | Mar 1 2018THE Victorian Pharmacy Authority (VPA) has confirmed the rollout of a random audit program of pharmacy business ownership and commercial arrangements.
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Ramsay grows pharmacy
Thursday | Mar 1 2018ASX-LISTED Ramsay Health Care (RHC), in its first half 2018 financial results, has reported adding 23 retail pharmacies to its Australian network during the six months to 31 Dec, bringing the total number to 54, including the addition of Queensland's Malouf Pharmacy business (PD 15 Nov 2017) which was finalised just prior to Christmas.
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Self-care strategy lacking
Wednesday | Feb 28 2018DRAWING the boundaries between individual self care and professional health care is a complex minefield with a lack of strategic direction in the Australian healthcare environment, according to a report by the Australian Health Policy Collaboration.
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GBMA appoints new ceo
Wednesday | Feb 28 2018THE Generics and Biosimilar Medicines Association (GBMA) has confirmed the appointment of Marnie Peterson as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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MedAdvisor hospital push
Tuesday | Feb 27 2018LISTED medication adherence specialist MedAdvisor says it has a "significant opportunity for expansion within the hospital channel," and is currently developing a new product and process to handle hospital admissions & discharges.
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Cannabis claims challenge
Monday | Feb 26 2018CLAIMS that medical cannabis use has reduced opioid overdose deaths in the United States (PD Friday) have been challenged by a University of Queensland (UQ) drug abuse expert.
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Beauty Prescription bash
Monday | Feb 26 2018PRICELINE Pharmacy transformed Sydney's Randwick Racecourse into a spectacular health and beauty playground last week at its annual 'Beauty Prescription' signature event where around 200 guests gained insights into the latest trends in new products.
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New $35m global Ego HQ
Friday | Feb 23 2018FEDERAL Minister for Health Greg Hunt officially opened Ego Pharmaceuticals' new $35m global headquarters in Dandenong South yesterday.
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Blackmores profit up 20%
Friday | Feb 23 2018BLACKMORES has reported overall group revenue was boosted 9% to $287m for the six months to 31 Dec primarily from "consistent sales growth with improved profitability" and resulting in net profit after tax for shareholders at $34m, up 20% on the previous corresponding period (PD Breaking News yesterday).
