THE Australian Self-Medication
Industry today called on the
government to “embrace Nicotine
Replacement Therapy” as part of
its package to reduce smoking.
The move follows a govt move
announced overnight which will see
taxes on cigarettes increase, as well
as uniform packaging for all brands
of tobacco products.
ASMI executive director, Juliet
Seifert, said the Government’s
National Preventative Health
Taskforce had already suggested
subsidising NRT to help people to
quit smoking, possibly via the PBS
or telephone help services such as
Quitline.
“Nicotine Replacement Therapy
is an approach that has been
scientifically demonstrated to have
a significant impact in reducing
smoking,” she said.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 29 Apr 10 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 29 Apr 10
MEDICATION management platform MedAdvisor Limited (MDR) showed strong financial performance for the quarter concluded on 31 Mar 2024, with operating revenue up 42% to $24.2 million from $17 million for the same period last year.
PHARMACIES in regional areas need a restructure of the 8CPA Community Service Obligation (CSO) to help fund them to support their workforce and deliver services, says the Remote and Isolated Pharmacist Association Australia (RIPAA).
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