News
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HAC meds difficulties
Thursday | Sep 29 2016THE Australian Commission of Safety and Quality in Health Care has posted a listing of hospital acquired complications (HAC) for which clinical risk mitigation strategies may reduce the risk of that complication occurring.
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Priceline $1m target
Thursday | Sep 29 2016PRICELINE Sisterhood Foundation today launches its second annual two-week fund-raising event aiming to almost double last year's effort and raise $1m for the five charity partners it supports.
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NasoClear recall
Thursday | Sep 29 2016HEALTH professionals are advised that Health World Limited, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling batch number 80789 of Metagenics NasoClear 30 mL nasal spray, expiry May 2018, due to some being contaminated with staphylococcus aureus.
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Sep NCE registrations
Thursday | Sep 29 2016FOUR new chemical entities (NCEs) were registered with the Therapeutic Goods Administration as prescription medicines during the month of Sep.
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Bexsero short in Bne
Thursday | Sep 29 2016BRISBANE parents are struggling to find vaccine for meningococcal B, according to ABC News.
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Metformin available
Thursday | Sep 29 2016THE Therapeutic Goods Administration has advised that Diabex XR 500, Diaformin XR, Diabex XR 1000 and Diaformin XR 1000 metformin extended release tablet blister packs are now available.
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VPA guidelines
Thursday | Sep 29 2016THE Victorian Pharmacy Authority has approved new guidelines, with changes including clarification of dispensary area requirements, the need to keep pseudoephedrine products out of direct sight of the public and facilities for immunisation services.
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Fair Work to review rates
Thursday | Sep 29 2016THE Fair Work Commission has this week confirmed a timeline for a review of pay rates for pharmacists, with the move in response to an application from Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA).
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Innovative Pharmacist award
Thursday | Sep 29 2016DR Alison Roberts, the leader of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia's Health Destination Pharmacy initiative, was last night named the 2016 Innovative Pharmacist of the Year at a gala event hosted by the UTS Sydney Graduate School of Health.
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New SunSense Sensitive Invisible SPF 50+ sunscreen from Ego
Wednesday | Sep 28 2016NEW SunSense Sensitive Invisible SPF 50+ sunscreen is a new physical sunscreen, scientifically formulated for sensitive skin.