News
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Health cost growth slows
Friday | Oct 7 2016HEALTH spending reached 10% of Australia's Gross Domestic Product for the first time, despite the growth in spending remaining slow, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
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TGA tick for Idelvion
Thursday | Oct 6 2016CSL Limited has announced the Therapeutic Goods Administration approval for its Idelvion (albutrepenonacog alfa) for the treatment of patients with haemophilia B (congenital factor IX deficiency).
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Repeat scripts online
Thursday | Oct 6 2016A new survey conducted by listed medication adherence specialist MedAdvisor is claimed to show demand for e-health solutions including getting repeat scripts online is a challenge GPs will need to manage in the near future or risk losing patients.
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Osimertinib – NICE
Thursday | Oct 6 2016HUNDREDS of people with lung cancer are expected to benefit from the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) decision to recommended new drug osimertinib (Tagrisso from AstraZeneca).
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SHPA urges new model
Thursday | Oct 6 2016THE Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia is calling for changes to the structure of remuneration for medicines and community pharmacy services, "to break down the barriers between pharmacy decisions within the hospital and community settings".
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API ceo Roche to step down
Thursday | Oct 6 2016AUSTRALIAN Pharmaceutical Industries this morning announced the resignation of its ceo and managing director Stephen Roche (pictured), who will step down in February after ten years in the role.
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PD breaking news – API ceo Stephen Roche to step down
Thursday | Oct 6 2016Richard Vincent to take over in February 2017.
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Empire brings Aromapure Essential Oils Hand Wash
Wednesday | Oct 5 2016NEW from the Empire stable of brands is Aromapure.