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Monash leads pharmacology research
Monday | Dec 12 2022PHARMACOLOGY education globally is set for improvements, after a new study co-led by Monash University's Professor Paul White, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (pictured).
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Chemist Warehouse honours excellence
Monday | Dec 12 2022CHEMIST Warehouse last week hosted its 2022 Retail Awards for Excellence, with the virtual event now an annual fixture to "celebrate and honour the outstanding work of the community pharmacists, interns and pharmacy assistants within the business".
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Safer drug delivery method
Monday | Dec 12 2022RESEARCHERS in Japan have showcased a study confirming the potential for a "biocompatible polymer" to deliver vaccines and drugs with reduced risk of anaphylaxis, in a report published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.
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Priceline set to join Wesfarmers’ OnePass
Friday | Dec 9 2022PRICELINE Pharmacy customers are expected to gain access to free shipping, shopping exclusives and other benefits under the OnePass program operated by Wesfarmers, which acquired the brand as part of its Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) takeover last year.
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PSA honours Vic pharmacy leaders
Friday | Dec 9 2022THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) last night highlighted the impressive contribution of several Victorian pharmacists to the profession and health of their communities.
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New QUM publications out
Friday | Dec 9 2022THE Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has today released updates to three national quality use of medicines (QUM) publications, after a review and public consultation on the guiding principles alongside the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
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PSA launches accreditation program
Thursday | Dec 8 2022AHEAD of the closure of the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP) on 31 Dec, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has launched its Accreditation Credentialling Program for Comprehensive Medication Management Reviews (MMRs).
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GPs frustrated by Queensland Govt
Thursday | Dec 8 2022ROYAL Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Queensland Chair, Dr Bruce Willett, is questioning the reasons why the organisation has yet to receive information about the North Queensland Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot (NQPSPP) requested under the Right to Information (RtI) Act 2009.
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Fraudster pharmacist to repay $1.9m
Thursday | Dec 8 2022ASSETS belonging to a Brisbane-based pharmacist charged with defrauding the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), are set to be liquidated to repay the Federal Government.
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Authorisation sought for Minfos PDS
Wednesday | Dec 7 2022PRESCRIPTION exchange system, eRx Script Exchange, is seeking the revocation and replacement of its authorisation for a revenue sharing arrangement with IP MDS Pty Ltd.
