News
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Vic Guild election
Thursday | Jan 18 2018THE Victorian Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia is calling for nominations for two vacancies on its Branch Committee.
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Blood clot warning
Thursday | Jan 18 2018A DRUG that women use as a contraceptive alternative has had its product information expanded by the TGA to include precautions and risks relating to blood clots.
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TGA reformats PIs
Thursday | Jan 18 2018EFFECTIVE 01 Jan this year, all product information (PI) documents that must accompany relevant registration applications will need to be prepared in accordance with the format of the new form which was approved 08 Nov 17, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has said.
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PBA competency standards
Thursday | Jan 18 2018THE Pharmacy Practitioner Development Committee (PPDC) met last month and progressed several items which will facilitate the implementation of the 'National competency standards framework for pharmacists in Australia 2016', being conducted on behalf of, and funded by, the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
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The eyes have it
Thursday | Jan 18 2018RESEARCH conducted by the University of Queensland has found that the appearance of freckles and moles on the iris indicates a higher risk of melanoma, particularly in people under the age of 40.
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Pharmacy role in National Pain Plan
Thursday | Jan 18 2018PHARMACISTS have been identified as key advisors for all levels of complexity of pain management in a presentation explaining the National Pain Plan, with special attention to the management of pain in a rural setting.
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SHPA affirms codeine move
Thursday | Jan 18 2018THE Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has recommitted its support for the rescheduling of OTC codeine products, which will become prescription only from 01 Feb 2018.
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Ibuprofen Double Strength 400
Wednesday | Jan 17 2018ARROW Pharmaceuticals announces the launch of Chemists' Own Ibuprofen Double Strength 400.
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Fragonia Pure Essential Oil
Wednesday | Jan 17 2018IN Essence Australian Native Fragonia Pure Essential Oil is a pure oil extracted from agonis fragrans that comes from a plantation in Harvey, WA.
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Banana Powder by Australis
Wednesday | Jan 17 2018AUSTRALIS Banana Powder is a multipurpose pressed powder that will cover imperfections, banish dark circles and correct redness.
