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Latest headlines

AIHW Thu 19 Apr 12

COPD mortality rate drops

THE number of Australians dying due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has dropped dramatically over the past 40 years, according to the latest report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).


api logo Thu 19 Apr 12

API experiences growth

API has reported half year net profit of $18.3m for the period ending 29 February, following the settlement of a Queensland flood insurance claim.


Pharmacy Board of Aust logo Wed 18 Apr 12

Repeat offenders slammed

THE Pharmacy Board of Australia has slammed actions by pharmacists to encourage patients to seek prescriber permission for the authorisation of multiple quantities of particular medicines in order to save money, saying the action is contrary to the National Medicines Policy and Quality Use of Medicines principles.

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