News
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Sign of progress
Wednesday | Nov 1 2023FEDERAL Health Minister Mark Butler will be a guest of honour at the Pharmacy Guild of Australia's Annual Parliamentary Dinner on 14 Nov at Parliament House.
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Sleep loss risky
Wednesday | Nov 1 2023AS LITTLE as 1% reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27% increased risk of dementia, according to a Monash study.
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Better absorption
Wednesday | Nov 1 2023BOD Science has released the results of its second pharmacokinetic study for Aqua Phase, the technology that acts as a drug delivery system that can make water-hating (or lipophilic) drugs, such as cannabinoids (CBD) water-soluble.
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Register for NMS
Wednesday | Nov 1 2023WITH barely a week to go, the National Medicines Symposium (NMS) is an annual, cross-disciplinary event bringing together leading organisations, experts, clinicians, consumers and policymakers to discuss and debate key issues around quality use of medicines.
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Metcalf winners
Wednesday | Nov 1 2023RESEARCHERS working with stem cells to find treatments for osteoarthritis and stomach cancer are the two winners of the 2023 Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research, awarded by the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia.
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Dispensary Corner 01 Nov 23
Wednesday | Nov 1 2023SHAMANS at a Sri Lankan temple known for helping pilgrims place curses on their enemies went on strike last week after appeals to the lord of destruction failed to resolve a pay dispute, AFP has reported.
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Pyridox — Vitamin B6 supplement
Wednesday | Nov 1 2023PYRIDOX helps to relieve premenstrual symptoms such as cramps, .
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FIP urges transformation
Tuesday | Oct 31 2023THE International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has issued a document calling on its 156 national member organisations, individual members and global pharmacy agencies to take action to accelerate pharmaceutical workforce transformation.
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Qld expands vax scope
Tuesday | Oct 31 2023THE vaccination scope has been expanded in Qld yesterday, with the new Extended Practice Authority (EPA) to allow pharmacists to vaccinate Queenslanders aged two years and older.
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Vacancies on pay panel
Tuesday | Oct 31 2023THE PBS is seeking expressions of interest to fill three vacancies on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal (PBRT) that commences in May 2024.