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Pharmacists warned on PI insurance
Friday | Dec 16 2022PROFESSIONAL indemnity insurance premiums for pharmacists are likely to soar if their practice continues to expand, according to Sydney-based experienced medico-legal advisor and GP Dr Craig Lilienthal.
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ACP free accreditation training
Friday | Dec 16 2022THE Australian College of Pharmacy's (ACP) move to offer complimentary accreditation training for pharmacy graduates enrolled in the Guild Intern Training Program (PD breaking news) will continue the organisation's dedication to supporting the educational needs of the pharmacy industry across Australia - and especially interns, as the next generation of registered pharmacists, according to College President, Michelle Bou-Samra.
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Carollo Horton acquired by Honan
Friday | Dec 16 2022PHARMACY industry insurance broker Carollo Horton has been purchased by Honan Insurance Group, which is one of Australia's fastest growing insurance brokers.
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Ultra nature deal
Friday | Dec 16 2022SELIMA Pharmaceuticals is highlighting its Ultra Nature Essentials range, available for bulk purchasing and ideal for medication packaging.
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SA seeks UTI submissions
Friday | Dec 16 2022A South Australian Parliamentary Select Committee is calling for submissions on access to urinary tract infection (UTI) treatment in the state.
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Conditions imposed over S8 prescribing
Friday | Dec 16 2022THE NSW Health Care Complaints Commission has today detailed a decision by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal which reprimanded a Penrith, NSW GP over his inappropriate prescribing of Schedule 8 medications.
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TGA weight loss reminder
Friday | Dec 16 2022THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is urging the public to ensure that any weight loss supplements or medicines they use have an AUST L or AUST R number on the label.
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New myGov app
Friday | Dec 16 2022SERVICES Australia is inviting health professionals to let their patients know about the myGov app, a "new secure and convenient option for people to use myGov on their mobile".
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NZ’s Pharmac adds Mori directorate
Friday | Dec 16 2022NEW Zealand medicines funding agency Pharmac has established a new directorate dedicated to the country's Mori people, demonstrating its strong commitment to ensuring equitable health outcomes for indigenous New Zealanders.
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Antibiotic SSPs
Friday | Dec 16 2022BRITAIN'S Department of Health and Social Care has issued Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for three penicillin medicines "to help mitigate local supply issues".