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FDA approves Wegovy for the heart
Wednesday | Mar 13 2024NOVO Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Fri for new implications of lowering the risk of stroke and heart attack in overweight or obese adults who do not have diabetes, Reuters has reported.
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ED trends’ reports show care issues
Wednesday | Mar 13 2024TWO new reports by the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) have confirmed what peak pharmacy bodies have been saying for a while - that people are turning up at NSW emergency departments (EDs) in record numbers needing the most urgent care, as they can't get to treatment from a GP in a reasonable amount of time.
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Attrition high for pharmacy internships
Tuesday | Mar 12 2024THE number of students entering internships is significantly lower despite the total number enrolled in all pharmacy degree programs steadily increasing since 2018, revealed the Guild's Workforce Capability Project's recent Training and Qualifications Report.
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500 tariffs to be abolished to lower costs
Tuesday | Mar 12 2024THE Australian Government announced yesterday that it will abolish almost 500 "nuisance" import tariffs from 01 Jul this year which may see the price of some pharmaceutical products reduced.
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MDR’s pilot for chat AI
Tuesday | Mar 12 2024AI ASSISTANTS are on their way to certain pharmacies around the world, thanks to a new pilot partnership between pharmacy tech provider MedAdvisor Solutions (MDR) and AI specialist Brand Engagement Network (BEN).
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Qld Bill angers GP body
Monday | Mar 11 2024THE Cost of Living and Economics Committee's report released on Fri has recommended for the Queensland Pharmacy Business Ownership Bill 2023 to be passed, angering the peak GP body who wants its key provisions overturned.
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New asthma control tool
Monday | Mar 11 2024IN THE lead up to World Sleep Day (15 Mar), the National Asthma Council has released a new health professional resource today, outlining how to treat patients who present with poor asthma control and sleep disturbance issues.
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Tas Libs say they will extend pill supply
Monday | Mar 11 2024THE announcement on Fri that a re-elected Liberal Government would allow pharmacists to supply the oral contraceptive pill to women with a current prescription for an extra year, has been welcomed by the Tasmanian Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
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Wellnex emerges from transformation
Friday | Mar 8 2024LISTED consumer healthcare business Wellnex Life Limited yesterday reported a $9.8 million loss for the six months to 31 Dec, after pivoting away from pharmacy brokerage to focus exclusively on developing its own brands.
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Capital thrives with women in its DNA
Friday | Mar 8 2024CAPITAL Chemist said the theme for today's International Women's Day 2024: 'Count Her In: Invest in Women.