News
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New ceo for FIP
Thursday | Feb 8 2018THE International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) overnight announced the appointment of Dr Catherine Duggan as its new chief executive officer.
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NPS nominations
Thursday | Feb 8 2018NPS MedicineWise has opened nominations for the 2018 National Medicinewise Awards, which will be presented during the upcoming biennial National Medicines Symposium (NMS) being held in Canberra from 30 May-01 Jun 2018.
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COPD misdiagnosed
Thursday | Feb 8 2018A new study led by Monash University scientists has found there is a pattern of "systematic misdiagnosis" of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Australia, resulting in a significant number of patients receiving treatment for a condition they do not have.
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Flu vax addition
Thursday | Feb 8 2018FLUZONE, a new high strength influenza vaccine for over-65s, is expected to be added to the National Immunisation Program this year, with Australian Doctor reporting manufacturer Sanofi is ramping up production to ensure availability for the 2018 season.
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Guild urges doctor groups
Thursday | Feb 8 2018THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia says it's time that doctor organisations joined the Guild in becoming "active champions for mandatory real time prescription monitoring".
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Allergan buys Sydney-based Elastagen
Thursday | Feb 8 2018SYDNEY University offshoot Elastagen has been acquired by Allergan, in a deal worth US$95 million up front plus contingent commercial payments.
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PSA helps fight smoking
Thursday | Feb 8 2018QUIT Victoria has enlisted the help of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) in the battle against smoking addiction.
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Para’kito Mosquito Sport Band Edition
Wednesday | Feb 7 2018THE PARA'KITO Sport Band Edition enables you to be visible to friends but invisible to mosquitos during your favorite activities.
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New Lasinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags
Wednesday | Feb 7 2018LONG-TRUSTED brand Lasinoh brings to new mothers a wonderful answer to the questions around storing and freezing breastmilk.
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Baby Watch by Uniden
Wednesday | Feb 7 2018THE award-winning Uniden Baby Watch product offering suits every parent's needs and budget.
