GlaxoSmithKline Australia
has announced that their scientific
trials growing poppies in Victoria is
“progressing positively.”
World demand for medicinal
alkaloid (opiate) derived from
poppies is high and at this stage
commercial poppy production only
takes place in Tasmania, under
strict Tasmanian Government
regulation.
Tasmanian grown poppies
supply nearly 50% of the world’s
requirements.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 11 Dec 13 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 11 Dec 13
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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