News
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New PBS listings
Tuesday | Jul 31 2018THE government has confirmed the PBS listing of Eisai Australia's Fycompa (perampanel) for epilepsy effective from 01 Aug, with the potential to help 50,000 patients.
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Dispensary Corner
Tuesday | Jul 31 2018
31 Jul 18PHARMACIST vaccinators, be careful what you wish for!.
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PSA accelerates its vision
Monday | Jul 30 2018THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has pledged to deliver significant change for the pharmacy profession within five years, with the unveiling of the organisation's new Pharmacists in 2023 discussion paper on Fri (PD breaking news).
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Trade turn-out strong for PSA18
Monday | Jul 30 2018KEY pharmacy suppliers were out in force at the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia's PSA18 conference and exhibition on the weekend, with the event's trade show featuring a range of exhibitors including Dinesh, Danielle and Roger from Fred IT (left) showcasing the eRx and MedView platforms.
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Smart syringe wins Shark Tank
Monday | Jul 30 2018A team of Sydney University pharmacy researchers have taken out the Pharmacy Shark Tank session at PSA18 on the weekend, with a "smart syringe system" which aims to eliminate liquid medicine dosing errors.
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PSA honours excellence
Monday | Jul 30 2018THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has named Victorian pharmacist John Jackson as the 2018 Pharmacist of the Year, with the accolade announced on Fri during the PSA18 conference which took place in Sydney.
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Contraception & DVT
Monday | Jul 30 2018THE contraceptive pill is one of the most prescribed medicines in Australia but has known adverse event of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) which the Pharmacy Guild of Australia says requires pharmacists to counsel accordingly.
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Botanix capacity lift
Monday | Jul 30 2018ASX-LISTED medical dermatology company Botanix Pharmaceuticals has announced the appointment of two highly qualified global pharmaceutical industry executives to expand the company's clinical development capabilities.
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Chemists win pay rise
Monday | Jul 30 2018PROFESSIONALS Australia says it last week secured a major increase in pay and conditions for chemists working at the Integria Healthcare manufacturing plant in Queensland through an extensive negotiation and advocacy process.
