News
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Dispensary Corner 28 Jun 17
Wednesday | Jun 28 2017BELIEVE it or not, you can have your breast milk made into a permanent keepsake, in the form of jewellery.
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Blackmores changing of the guard
Wednesday | Jun 28 2017ASX-LISTED natural health company Blackmores has announced a company leadership change with ceo Christine Holgate resigning after nine years at the helm (PD breaking news yesterday).
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Nplate new orphan
Wednesday | Jun 28 2017THE Therapeutic Goods Administration has added Nplate (romiplostim) to its list of designated orphan drugs.
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Frazer urges NZ vax
Wednesday | Jun 28 2017VACCINE inventor, expert and Australian of the Year 2006 Professor Ian Frazer has encouraged New Zealand health authorities to follow Australia's lead and make vaccination compulsory for children "for the general good of the public".
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Samimi unites Branch
Wednesday | Jun 28 2017PHARMACY Guild of Australia NSW Branch president Rick Samimi has called for a united front by all members, following the appointment of a new state Branch Committee from "a strong voter turnout" delivering a diverse group of appointees.
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Pharmacy Solutions
Wednesday | Jun 28 2017PHARMACY Solutions Australia is today showcasing its listings of around 30 pharmacies for sale across the country.
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Nicotine vapes bill
Wednesday | Jun 28 2017THE Senate has referred the Vaporised Nicotine Products Bill 2017 to its Community Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry.
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NZ funds varicella vax
Wednesday | Jun 28 2017NEW Zealand's PHARMAC has confirmed the funding of the varicella vaccine for chicken pox effective 01 Jul 2017.
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US generic plan
Wednesday | Jun 28 2017THE US Food and Drug Administration has implemented a new policy to expedite the review of generic drug applications where competition is limited, along with a list of off-patent, off-exclusivity branded drugs without approved generics as part of its Drug Competition Action Plan.
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Amphetamine and cannabis use rises
Wednesday | Jun 28 2017MORE Australians are undergoing treatment for drug use, with a rising number seeking help due to amphetamines and cannabis, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
