News
-
EBOS director goes
Wednesday | May 10 2017EBOS Group this morning cryptically advised the Australian Stock Exchange that Peter Kraus "has ceased to be a director of the company pursuant to operation of the provisions of the company's constitution".
-
MA ticks stability
Wednesday | May 10 2017LAST night's federal budget included details of a much-anticipated new strategic agreement between Medicines Australia and the government, "to support ongoing access to the latest innovative medicines for patients, significant savings to taxpayers and provide much needed stability for the innovative medicines industry".
-
GBMA sector certainty
Wednesday | May 10 2017THE Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (GBMA) has welcomed the two-year budget extension to its 2015 Strategic Agreement with the government, saying it gives certainty and predictability for the sector.
-
SHPA welcomes funds
Wednesday | May 10 2017THE Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has hailed the 2017 federal budget, highlighting extra hospital funding, measures to reduce out-of-pocket PBS costs, and commitment to some hospital pharmacy initiatives.
-
Entresto funded
Wednesday | May 10 2017SYSTOLIC heart failure treatment Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) has been listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 01 Jun.
-
Pharmacy set for growth
Wednesday | May 10 2017PHARMACEUTICAL retailing revenue in Australia is forecast to grow by 3.9% over the next five years, to reach $16.4 billion in 2020-21, according to a new pharmacy Industry Overview Report published by Bankwest as part of its Business Insights series.
-
Budget pharmacy agreement
Wednesday | May 10 2017THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has reached agreement with the Federal Government, accepting the $600 million already allocated in the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement (6CPA) which will continue and expand existing community pharmacy programs, as well as a further $225 million over three years to the community pharmacy sector and wholesalers as a result of lower script volumes (PD breaking news last night).
-
PD breaking news – Government to lock in Pharmacy Location Rules
Tuesday | May 9 2017Budget announcement to provide pharmacy owners with ongoing confidence.
-
Guild Update 09 May 17: At last – progress on electronic health records
Tuesday | May 9 2017AT last -- progress on electronic health records.
-
Dispensary Corner 09 May 17
Tuesday | May 9 2017PLACENTA tablets - a key opportunity for compounders?.