News
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Advancing Practice applications open
Thursday | Feb 7 2019PHARMACISTS wishing to take part in the Advancing Practice credentialing program this year can now lodge applications for the first round of 2019, which closes on Fri 15 Feb.
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Blue skies for Biostime
Thursday | Feb 7 2019BIOSTIME, the parent company of Swisse Vitamins, yesterday hosted an event on the stunning Sydney coastline to formally launch its toddler and infant formula range into Australia (PD 21 Nov 2018).
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e-cigarette death
Thursday | Feb 7 2019A VICTORIAN baby has died after ingesting some contents of a nicotine e-cigarette, according to the Melbourne Herald Sun.
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Precision meds funds
Thursday | Feb 7 2019HEALTH Minister Greg Hunt has announced an investment of $10 million in research into "precision medicine" which holds out the promise of personalised treatments for a range of conditions including obesity, autism and type 2 diabetes.
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PSA urges MBS payments
Wednesday | Feb 6 2019THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has proposed adding pharmacists to the list of eligible allied health professionals able to deliver services funded by the Medicare Benefits Scheme to patients with chronic diseases.
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Floods hit Townsville region pharmacies
Wednesday | Feb 6 2019ALMOST 30 pharmacies in the Townsville area are believed to be closed due to the extensive flooding experienced by the city in its inundation this week.
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Diabetic footcare
Wednesday | Feb 6 2019PHARMACISTS have a new opportunity to engage with diabetes customers, with the launch of a new "Dr Comfort Diabetic Footcare" professional service program.
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New biosimilar info
Wednesday | Feb 6 2019THE Health Dept has published new fact sheets with information for pharmacists, prescribers and consumers in relation to the use of infliximab biosimilars, reflecting recent PBS listing changes.
