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Dispensary Corner 02 Jun 17
Friday | Jun 2 2017TOILET paper is getting political in Mexico, where an enterprising businessman has launched a new brand in response to rhetoric by US President Donald Trump.
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NZ cannabis scripts
Friday | Jun 2 2017NEW Zealand medicines regulatory body Medsafe has provided guidance for prescribers on writing cannabis products, emphasising that an application to the Ministry of Health is required in most cases and a specialist prescriber needs to be involved in the application process.
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Ice abuse trend
Friday | Jun 2 2017WHILE recent abuse of methamphetamines has fallen, there is a continuing trend toward 'ice' rather than other forms, such a powder, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
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Stemetil recall
Friday | Jun 2 2017SANOFI-AVENTIS Australia, in consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), is recalling one batch of Stemetil (prochlorperazine maleate) 5 mg tablets (batch number 16N0060, expiry date 06/2018).
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Akynzeo PBS listing
Friday | Jun 2 2017MUNDIPHARMA'S Akynzeo (netupitant with palonosetron) has been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for nausea and vomiting, effective 01 Jun.
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Pharmacist fatigue
Friday | Jun 2 2017PHARMACISTS and pharmacy technicians in Minnesota will no longer be able to work more than a 12 hour shift under a new law intended to reduce the errors resulting from fatigue, according to a report in Drug Topics.
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SUSMP #17 posted
Friday | Jun 2 2017THE Jun edition (#17) of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP) incorporates numerous changes to the Poisons Standard Feb 2017.
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New CSL fellowship
Friday | Jun 2 2017ONE of two CSL Centenary Fellowships, each worth $1.25 million over five years, has opened for applications from mid-career scientists seeking to undertake world-class bio-medical research at an Australian academic institution.
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New PBAC appointments
Friday | Jun 2 2017HEALTH Minister Greg Hunt yesterday announced nine appointments to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee, in the process increasing the total PBAC membership to 19.
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SHPA specialties now open
Friday | Jun 2 2017THE Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has opened its new model for Specialty Practice (PD 11 May) for enrolment, with 26 streams to choose from.