News
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Fred IT seals Sigma deal
Friday | Nov 25 2016THE multi-million dollar deal between Sigma Pharmaceuticals and the Fred IT group (PD breaking news) will support the technology requirements of more than 700 pharmacies across Australia.
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Dispensing laws to change
Friday | Nov 25 2016HEALTH Minister Sussan Ley tabled legislative changes to the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2016 in Federal Parliament yesterday, including key alterations to day of death dispensing and location rules for temporary premises in the event of a disaster.
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PD breaking news – Sigma partners with Fred IT Group
Thursday | Nov 24 2016Sigma signs Fred IT alliance Australian pharmaceutical wholesaling and distribution giant Sigma Pharmaceuticals today announced the.
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Dispensary Corner 24 Nov 16
Thursday | Nov 24 2016FAMOUS anime character Sailor Moon has been recruited by Japan to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections such as HIV and syphilis.
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Patient-centred care resources needed
Thursday | Nov 24 2016A survey of Australian health workforce organisations conducted by the Consumers Health Forum has found a "gap between belief and practice" in patient-centred care, with respondents acknowledging they are insufficiently resourced to promote customer-focused services.
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Sugar tax fightback
Thursday | Nov 24 2016THE Australasian Association of Convenience Stores has released research claiming a majority of Australians believe a tax on sugary beverages would be ineffective in the fight against obesity and cardiovascular disease.
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No vax, no school
Thursday | Nov 24 2016PROPOSED changes to the NSW Public Health Act could see unvaccinated school students banned from classrooms during disease outbreaks.
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PBS cost recovery
Thursday | Nov 24 2016THE Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) has posted a summary document clarifying its cost recovery system relating to listings of medicines, vaccines and other products or services on the PBS or National Immunisation Program (NIP).
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CW goes B&W
Thursday | Nov 24 2016CHEMIST Warehouse (CW) has announced a partnership with the Collingwood Magpies Netball Team for the inaugural season of the Super Netball League for 2017.