News
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PD breaking news – Health Minister amends Pharmacy Location Rules
Thursday | Sep 20 2018New arrangements effective from 03 October 2018.
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Guild plots pharmacy future
Thursday | Sep 20 2018THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia is set to release a new "Framework for Change" in the coming weeks, based on the findings of its landmark Community Pharmacy 2025 (CP2025) strategic planning project.
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CMA celebration
Thursday | Sep 20 2018COMPLEMENTARY Medicines Australia (CMA) focused on promoting and celebrating industry growth at its fully sold-out National Conference and Industry Awards in Sydney yesterday, "the premier event of the Australia complementary medicines sector".
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Vic pharmacy update
Thursday | Sep 20 2018THE Victorian Pharmacy Authority (VPA) has confirmed a recent intervention, along with other state and territory pharmacy registering authorities, "to stop a [non-pharmacy] retail franchise using the word 'pharmacy' on in-store promotional materials".
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Malaria prophylaxis
Thursday | Sep 20 2018THE first malaria prevention product in 20 years has been approved for marketing in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
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Diabetes guidance
Thursday | Sep 20 2018GUILD Learning and Development has developed an online course titled 'Ryzodeg 70/30 for the management of diabetes: A guide for pharmacists', with the module sponsored by Novo Nordisk.
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Nasal Nyxoid nod
Thursday | Sep 20 2018MUNDIPHARMA has welcomed the announcement by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt that Nyxoid (naloxone 1.8mg) nasal spray has been registered in Australia as an easy-to-administer, fast-acting and potentially lifesaving antidote to opioid overdose.
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South Africa legalises cannabis use
Thursday | Sep 20 2018RECREATIONAL marijuana has become legal in South Africa, with a court ruling overnight also allowing the growing of cannabis plants for private consumption.
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Priceline Bod deal
Thursday | Sep 20 2018PRICELINE Pharmacy has inked a distribution deal with listed skincare, medicines and health products maker, Bod Australia in an agreement that sees the pharmacy group stock the pregnancy supplement, MamaCare.
