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SA pharmacist reprimand
Wednesday | Nov 7 2018AN Adelaide pharmacist has been formally sanctioned for inappropriate dispensing of S8 drugs, with his actions permitting the diversion of oxycodone within the pharmacy.
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Support for myDNA
Wednesday | Nov 7 2018VICTORIAN Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy Philip Dalidakis visited the offices of myDNA in Melbourne last week to open the company's newly expanded laboratory.
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CMA welcomes new China policy
Wednesday | Nov 7 2018CONFIRMATION that Chinese authorities will continue to open up the local market for a shared future has been welcomed by Complementary Medicines Australia CEO Carl Gibson.
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Maxigesic Korea deal
Wednesday | Nov 7 2018AFT Pharmaceuticals has kicked off a commercialisation program for its patented Maxigesic IV (intravenous) formulation, signing a licensing agreement with South Korean firm Kyongbo Pharmaceutical Co Limited.
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Alzheimer’s challenge
Wednesday | Nov 7 2018A wealthy US businessman has given US$5 million to the University of Texas at San Antonio College of Sciences, to establish the new Oskar Fischer Project - an initiative that will "engage the world's brightest minds in a comprehensive literature review, with the goal of synthesising that information into one simple explanation for the cause of Alzheimer's disease".
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Asthma alert
Wednesday | Nov 7 2018HEALTH authorities have issued a warning about the potential for a "thunderstorm asthma" event in NSW today as a severe weather event crosses the state into southern Queensland.
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Simmonds takes Chair
Wednesday | Nov 7 2018BRETT Simmonds has been named as the new Chair of the Pharmacy Board of Australia, taking the place of Bill Kelly who is retiring.
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NZ vaccine warning
Wednesday | Nov 7 2018NEW Zealand's Medsafe regulator has issued a "monitoring communication" about the possible risk of lichen planus or lichenoid drug eruption in relation to the use of zoster (shingles) or influenza vaccine.
