News
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Etopophos shortage
Wednesday | Feb 15 2017THE TGA has provided an update on shortages of Etopophos powder for injection vials and Vepesid etoposide capsules from Bristol-Myers Squibb Australia, used for the treatment of conditions such as lung cancer and Hodgkin's disease.
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Telstra Health chief
Wednesday | Feb 15 2017FORMER NSW Health director-general Mary Foley has been named as the new managing director of Telstra Health.
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Oral contraceptive OTC in NZ
Wednesday | Feb 15 2017NEW Zealand's Medsafe regulatory agency has accepted a recommendation to change the classification of certain oral contraceptives from 'prescription' to 'restricted' medicines.
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TGA plots new CM regime
Wednesday | Feb 15 2017THE Therapeutic Goods Administration is seeking feedback on key reforms to the regulation of complementary medicines, with the aim of increasing transparency for consumers, providing additional flexibility for industry and supporting innovation - while maintaining the safety and quality of therapeutic goods in Australia.
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Guild Update 14 Feb 17: Best advice on complementary meds
Tuesday | Feb 14 2017LAST night's Four Corners program on complementary medicines, and the CHOICE pharmacy 'shadow shop' highlight the important role of community pharmacy in advising patients on all aspects of medicines, including complementary medicines.
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Dispensary Corner 14 Feb 17
Tuesday | Feb 14 2017SOME strong analgesia was probably needed by US professional wrestler John "Hammer Head" Ferraro after he set a new Guinness World Record on Italian TV last week.
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Rostering at APP
Tuesday | Feb 14 2017THE upcoming Australian Pharmacy Professional conference on the Gold Coast will include a "Rostering 101" session presented by Qld Guild Industrial Relations manager Tina Scrine and Qld Branch Committee member Amanda Seeto.
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RB’s new formula
Tuesday | Feb 14 2017RECKITT Benckiser has agreed to purchase US-based infant formula manufacturer Mead Johnson, with the US$17.9 billion deal said to further RB's efforts to become "a leader in consumer health".
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JPPR online out now
Tuesday | Feb 14 2017THE Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has released the first wholly online version of its revamped Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research.
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New IBS option
Tuesday | Feb 14 2017IBEROGAST has released a new 100mL option for pharmacy customers, providing an opportunity for pharmacists to capitalise on the success of the 50mL pack which is now Australia's top IBS support segment product.