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SHPA flies FIP flag high
Thursday | Sep 14 2017AUSTRALIA has held its head up high at the annual International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, with national pharmacy initiatives recognised across 10 out of 13 Pharmaceutical Workforce Development Goals (PWDGs).
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Pharmacists self care focus
Wednesday | Sep 13 2017THE importance of the full involvement of pharmacists in self care should be promoted by governments and insurers, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has said in its Statement of Policy "Pharmacy: Gateway to care".
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Cannabis studies lacking
Wednesday | Sep 13 2017ALTHOUGH cannabis contains more than 60 pharmacologically active cannabinoids, the usual pharmacokinetic pharmacodynamic bioavailability and toxicology studies are lacking, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says.
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Pharmacy cancer screen
Tuesday | Sep 12 2017A PHARMASUISSE campaign that led to a long-term pharmacy service screening people for colorectal cancer was declared the winner of this year's International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Health Promotion Campaign Award, sharing the top spot with the Korean Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) for a campaign on safe drug use.
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Medicinal cannabis portal
Tuesday | Sep 12 2017PHARMAPROGRAMS has launched the new Medicinal Cannabis Medicines Portal (MCMP) www.mcmp.com.au, designed to provide a streamlined process for medicinal cannabis prescribing and dispensing between health professionals and manufacturers.
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Nhill Pharmacy Vic’s PATY
Monday | Sep 11 2017PHARMACY assistant Stephanie Meiklejohn (pictured) from Nhill Pharmacy in Victoria's central West has been chosen to represent Victoria at the National Finals of the 2017 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/ Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY).
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Pharmacy cannabis course
Monday | Sep 11 2017THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced the launch of Australia's first, community pharmacy specific, medical cannabis training course.
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Pharmacy House progresses
Monday | Sep 11 2017CONSTRUCTION is progressing for the purpose-built Pharmacy House, located in Deakin close to Parliament House, PSA national president Dr Shane Jackson announced, launching Stage 2 of the project's fundraising campaign.
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Aussie pharmacists honoured by FIP
Monday | Sep 11 2017THREE Australian pharmacists have been newly granted Fellowships of the International Pharmaceutical Federation, with the accolades bestowed yesterday in Seoul, Korea, during the opening ceremony of the 77th World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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TWC Pharmacy Awards
Friday | Sep 8 2017FOCUSING attention on providing the next generation of pharmacists with tools for success was the theme for this year's annual TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) 'Power of One' Conference in Bali from Sep 03-07.
