THE government has confirmed the PBS listing of Eisai Australia's Fycompa (perampanel) for epilepsy effective from 01 Aug, with the potential to help 50,000 patients.
Also newly listed is Ryzodeg 70/30 (insulin degludec/aspart) from NovoNordisk, the first diabetes pen to contain two types of insulin.
THE Pharmacy Board of Australia has opened public consultation on the draft registration standards and guidelines for a proposed Endorsement for scheduled medicines for pharmacists.
AS the Federal Government enters final negotiations for the First Pharmacy Programs Agreement (1PPA), the Remote and Isolated Pharmacist Association Australia (RIPAA) is calling for a dedicated funding pilot to support resident clinical pharmacists in Australia’s most isolated communities.
UK-BASED organisation GenM founder Heather Jackson (pictured) is on a mission to support pharmacies helping women through menopause with its MTick certification and accreditation.