FEDERAL Minister for Health Greg Hunt has announced the PBS funding of long-acting muscarinic antagonist Spiriva Respimat, from Boehringer Ingelheim (BI), for children six years and older with severe asthma.
Effective 01 Mar, the listing will positively impact on more than 30,000 children, BI said.
THE 2024 Liptember campaign, in partnership with Chemist Warehouse Group, has raised $2.1 million for women’s mental health, marking 15 years of the annual initiative.
TERRYWHITE Chemmart (TWC) has concluded its Oct education programs, showcasing its dedication to professional development through a masterclass forum for its community pharmacists, and an academy forum for pharmacy assistants.
ADVANCED Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has welcomed a new pay agreement for hospital pharmacists and technicians in New South Wales, calling it a vital first step towards addressing workforce shortages in the healthcare sector.