Headlines
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NSW’s single health record
Wednesday | Nov 1 2023THE NSW Government has announced that work is underway on a new single digital patient record (SDPR) system, stating that the current system for noting health data is 'complex, cumbersome and outdated'.
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SHPA RAP pledges change
Wednesday | Nov 1 2023THE Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has formally released the organisation's first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), capping a year of advocacy and activity aimed at improving healthcare equity and outcomes for Australia's first peoples.
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FIP urges transformation
Tuesday | Oct 31 2023THE International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has issued a document calling on its 156 national member organisations, individual members and global pharmacy agencies to take action to accelerate pharmaceutical workforce transformation.
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Qld expands vax scope
Tuesday | Oct 31 2023THE vaccination scope has been expanded in Qld yesterday, with the new Extended Practice Authority (EPA) to allow pharmacists to vaccinate Queenslanders aged two years and older.
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Vacancies on pay panel
Tuesday | Oct 31 2023THE PBS is seeking expressions of interest to fill three vacancies on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal (PBRT) that commences in May 2024.
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UTIs drive MedAdvisor
Monday | Oct 30 2023NEW pharmacy programs in Australia for services such as uncomplicated UTI treatment continue to drive demand for the MedAdvisor platform, according to an update from the firm today.
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Vic prescribing pilot starts
Monday | Oct 30 2023THE commencement on Fri of the Victorian Community Pharmacist Prescribing Pilot means participating community pharmacists can prescribe antibiotics for women experiencing an uncomplicated urinary tract infection.
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NSW expands vaccines
Monday | Oct 30 2023VACCINATION access has been expanded in NSW following updates to the state's Pharmacist Vaccination Standards that increases access to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines.
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Future proof with top stores
Friday | Oct 27 2023BLOOMS The Chemist Burwood, NSW, has taken home the prestigious Store of the Year Award at the group's recent national conference.
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Ramsay calls in new era
Friday | Oct 27 2023THE Ramsay Pharmacy Group has marked a change in leadership with Michelle Lynch being appointed to the role of CEO of Ramsay Pharmacy and Psychology Group; and Greg Kennedy (pictured) taking up the role of COO of Out of Hospitals at Ramsay Healthcare.
