Headlines
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Pharmacy cannabis markups
Friday | Oct 26 2018SOME pharmacies are imposing profit margins of up to 140% on medicinal cannabis products, according to a new report from Cannabis Access Clinics.
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Strong sales for Blackmores
Friday | Oct 26 2018LISTED Australian complementary medicines company Blackmores has reported strong revenue growth of 15% to $154 million and net profit of $16.5 million, up 7%, for the three months to 30 Sep.
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Vic mental health probe
Thursday | Oct 25 2018THE Victorian Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has welcomed a pledge by the state Labor Government that it will hold a Royal Commission into mental health if re-elected to power.
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Fred IT national RTPM deal
Wednesday | Oct 24 2018FRED IT Group has been appointed by the Federal Health Department to create and implement a new National Data Exchange (NDE) service, which will underpin the eventual national roll-out of real-time monitoring of prescription medications (RTPM).
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TGA goes digital for Rx meds
Wednesday | Oct 24 2018THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is proposing to go purely digital with its updated submissions platform and seeks stakeholder input.
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Alliance honours excellence
Tuesday | Oct 23 2018PHARMACY Alliance has named Woodvale Pharmacy in Western Australia as the group's first ever Alliance Pharmacy of the Year, with the accolade part of the annual Pharmacy Alliance Members Forum last week on Hamilton Island.
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EBOS opens new centre
Tuesday | Oct 23 2018EBOS CEO John Cullity had a very busy day last Fri, formally opening the company's new $15 million distribution centre in Western Sydney after also announcing the 100% acquisition of Terry White Group Limited (PD Fri).
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Ward MM DNA-based plans
Tuesday | Oct 23 2018MEDICATION review company Ward Medication Management has launched a new "world first model of care," which aims to reduce the risks of harm by providing individuals with ongoing personalised medication plans based on DNA analysis.
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TWC upgrades Academy
Tuesday | Oct 23 2018TERRYWHITE Chemmart has announced an upgrade of its training academy to support member pharmacies by upskilling staff in the delivery of various leading health program initiatives.
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Vic Opposition OTC pill plan
Monday | Oct 22 2018ACCESSING the oral contraceptive pill may become a lot simpler if Victorian Shadow Minister for Health Mary Wooldridge has her way.