News
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Med shortages risk
Wednesday | May 17 2017THE International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has released a new report investigating some of the systems used to report medicines shortages around the world, with a focus on Australia, Canada, Netherlands, Slovakia, South Africa and the USA.
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Willach propels iHealth
Wednesday | May 17 2017WILLACH Australia has partnered with Propell Health to offer the iHealth product range on Willach's online shop, making it easier for pharmacists to order them and expand their patient health device category.
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Xanamem AD trials
Wednesday | May 17 2017ASX-LISTED biotech company Actinogen Medical has reached a milestone in Alzheimer's disease (AD) research with the recruitment of the first patient in a Phase II clinical trial of its cortisol-blocking drug Xanamem.
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GSK award opens
Wednesday | May 17 2017NOMINATIONS for GSK's Award for Research Excellence are now open until 10 Jul.
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e-Script firms seek ACCC tick
Wednesday | May 17 2017FRED IT Group offshoot eRx Script Exchange has lodged an application with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to extend the existing authorisation which allows it to cooperate with rival IP MDS Pty Ltd, formerly known as MediSecure.
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Dispensary Corner 16 May 17
Tuesday | May 16 2017DOES energy drink Red Bull really give you wings?.
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Man XXX Herbal risk
Tuesday | May 16 2017THE TGA has tested a product labelled Man XXX Herbal capsules and found the capsules contain the undeclared substance levodopa, a prescription-only Parkinson's Disease therapy, and may pose a risk to health.
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Bexsero supply
Tuesday | May 16 2017GSK has announced that in spite of significant increases in supply of Bexsero (meningococcal B) vaccine this year, it still isn't meeting demand and it is working hard to bring more doses into the country.
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New medicine labels
Tuesday | May 16 2017THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced that labels on medicines will need to identify any possible allergens in addition to the presently mandatory peanuts and gluten references.