News
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Chinese Sports Injuries Pill recalled
Thursday | Jan 5 2017THE Therapeutic Goods Administration has announced the recall of one batch of Chinese Sports Injuries Pill (Zhong Guo Die Da Wan) which is being undertaken by Beijing Tong Ren Tang Australia.
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NZ antibiotic surge
Thursday | Jan 5 2017ANTIBIOTIC use by New Zealanders over the winter season is soaring, with the figures indicating "widespread inappropriate use for viral coughs and colds" according to a new report produced by the NZ Institute of Environmental Science and Research.
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Still waiting for CGM
Thursday | Jan 5 2017DIABETES Australia has confirmed ongoing consultations with the Federal Government over the subsidisation of continuous glucose monitoring (GCM) technology to help children and young adults under 21 years of age manage their type 1 diabetes.
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Team pharmacist key
Thursday | Jan 5 2017INCLUSION of a pharmacist in the multidisciplinary health care team could detect more cases of potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP), according to a study published in the European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy.
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Merck acquisition
Thursday | Jan 5 2017MERCK has overnight announced the acquisition of BioControl Systems Inc, a company described as a "global leader in food safety testing".
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WA non-compliance alert
Thursday | Jan 5 2017THE Pharmacy Registration Board of Western Australia has issued a formal statement noting that proprietors of registered pharmacy premises are signing declarations of compliance with the Pharmacy Act, Pharmacy Regulations and the Board's Guidelines "without satisfying themselves as to the compliance of all items".
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CHF safety net changes
Thursday | Jan 5 2017THE Consumers Health Forum has urged the government to reform the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme safety net, so consumers with high usage of PBS medicines can smooth out their annual co-payments.
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Wotnot Baby Balm
Wednesday | Jan 4 2017A winner of My Child Excellence Awards, Wotnot Baby Balm is a nourishing emulsion enriched with a high concentration of Australian certified organic aloe vera, tea tree and papaya extracts providing powerful antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
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Immediate hydration with Daily Defence Moisturiser SPF15
Wednesday | Jan 4 2017TRILOGY provides immediate hydration and UV protection with hyaluronic acid, vitamins A, E and C in Daily Defence Moisturiser SPF15.
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Movicol Junior – constipation relief
Wednesday | Jan 4 2017DESIGNED as a half strength formulation for children aged 2 years and older, Movicol Junior can also be used by adults who need a smaller dose.