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MA long-term vision
Monday | Feb 18 2019MEDICINES Australia (MA), the body representing the pharmaceutical industry, has called upon both sides of politics to adopt a long-term vision for health.
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Pharmacologist calls out Pete Evans “BS”
Monday | Feb 18 2019PAUL Rolan, Professor of Pharmacology at Adelaide University has slammed an "alkaline water" product sold by celebrity chef Pete "Paleo" Evans, saying claims around the item are "a nine or 10 on the Richter scale of BS".
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Heart-age calculator
Monday | Feb 18 2019THE Heart Foundation has launched a new online tool to raise awareness of heart disease by helping consumers work out their "heart age" - if it exceeds their actual age, the Foundations says they may be at risk of a heart attack or stroke.
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Permitted indications
Monday | Feb 18 2019THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced changes to the list of permissible indications for over the counter medications.
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UK opportunities
Monday | Feb 18 2019THE closure of pharmacy branches by British pharmacy giant LloydsPharmacy last year has been seen as a key opportunity for independent operators, with a significant number of the outlets ending up being sold to pharmacists rather than closed.
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GP pharmacy success
Monday | Feb 18 2019THE benefits of having a non-dispensing pharmacist in general practice have been demonstrated in a successful two-year pilot program held in the ACT's Isabella Plains Medical Centre, YourGP@Crace and National Health Co-op.
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Nyxoid available
Monday | Feb 18 2019MUNDIPHARMA has confirmed the availability of its Nyxoid intranasal naloxone spray, which can now be stocked in pharmacies for over-the-counter sale.
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Dispensary Corner
Monday | Feb 18 2019
18 Feb 19YOU can pretty much ask for anything you like for your birthday if you're turning 100.
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Consumers 7CPA input call
Friday | Feb 15 2019THE Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) is seeking a voice at the table when negotiations begin for the next Community Pharmacy Agreement (CPA) following confirmation by Health Minister Greg Hunt that the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) will also be involved (PD yesterday).
