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Biosimilars Week
Friday | Nov 8 2024AUSTRALIA'S Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (GBMA) is using Global Biosimilars Week, running from 11-15 Nov, to emphasise the benefits of biosimilar medicines for patients and the economy.
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Low-cost solution
Friday | Nov 8 2024DISPENSE Assist is a low-cost staffing solution with dispensary technicians available 24/7 at rates as low as $6.37 per hour for sessions from 30 minutes to two hours.
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Emergency med
Friday | Nov 8 2024NOVA Pharmaceuticals emergency contraception Novella-1 is available now to order for dispensing by pharmacists to appropriately counselled customers - see p5.
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$10k giveaway
Friday | Nov 8 2024PHARMACY customers have a chance to win $10,000 when they purchase Glucojel jellybeans, so make sure your shelves are fully stocked.
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Broaden focus
Friday | Nov 8 2024A MONASH University-led global study has revealed gaps in antimicrobial education among pharmacy, medicine, nursing, dentistry, and veterinary students, urging broader interdisciplinary training.
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Pharma exec wins
Friday | Nov 8 2024ASTRAZENECA'S Senior Director of Production Mina Patel has received the 2024 QUT Outstanding Alumnus Award, recognised for her contributions to the pharmaceutical industry.
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Dispensary Corner 08 Nov 24
Friday | Nov 8 2024USING a fan and wetting the skin reduces the risk of deadly cardiac strain in hot and humid weather, but for older folks who are at high risk of a heat-induced event, it's not that simple.
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ACCC clears big Sigma CW merger
Thursday | Nov 7 2024THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will not oppose the proposed merger between Sigma Healthcare Limited and Chemist Warehouse Group, contingent upon a court-enforceable undertaking provided by Sigma (PD breaking news).
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APC aligns to scope report
Thursday | Nov 7 2024THE Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has welcomed the release of the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce - Scope of Practice Review final report, emphasising its workforce development recommendations.
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TWC, IFA vax partnership
Thursday | Nov 7 2024AHEAD of Whooping Cough Day tomorrow, TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) has announced a five-year partnership with the Immunisation Foundation of Australia (IFA) to boost awareness on essential vaccines, with a particular emphasis on whooping cough (pertussis), as well as RSV, MMR, and influenza.
