News
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Irish decriminalisation
Wednesday | May 10 2017THE Irish Pharmacy Union has called for decriminalisation of drugs for personal use.
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Pharmacy AF screen
Wednesday | May 10 2017THE Journal of the American Heart Association's Circulation has called for governments worldwide to introduce screening for Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in all people aged 65 years and over, including the possibility of screening being part of pharmacy's service.
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Quinine a killer
Wednesday | May 10 2017LONG term use of quinine to treat muscle cramps or restless legs has been linked to an increased risk of death, according to European research, although it is no longer approved for use in Australia.
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NSAIDs cardiac risk
Wednesday | May 10 2017TAKING any dose of common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as naproxen and ibuprofen, for as little as one week has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack, according to University of Montreal Department of Pharmacy research.
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emla price reduced
Wednesday | May 10 2017DERMAL anaesthesia is now more affordable, with Aspen Pharmacare recently adjusting the price of emla products after acquiring the brand late last year.
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Pharmacy4Less in Tasmania
Wednesday | May 10 2017PHARMACY4LESS claims to be Australia's fastest growing pharmacy franchise, with its expansion across the country, now seeing the group establish a beachhead in Tasmania.
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EBOS director goes
Wednesday | May 10 2017EBOS Group this morning cryptically advised the Australian Stock Exchange that Peter Kraus "has ceased to be a director of the company pursuant to operation of the provisions of the company's constitution".
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MA ticks stability
Wednesday | May 10 2017LAST night's federal budget included details of a much-anticipated new strategic agreement between Medicines Australia and the government, "to support ongoing access to the latest innovative medicines for patients, significant savings to taxpayers and provide much needed stability for the innovative medicines industry".
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GBMA sector certainty
Wednesday | May 10 2017THE Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (GBMA) has welcomed the two-year budget extension to its 2015 Strategic Agreement with the government, saying it gives certainty and predictability for the sector.
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SHPA welcomes funds
Wednesday | May 10 2017THE Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has hailed the 2017 federal budget, highlighting extra hospital funding, measures to reduce out-of-pocket PBS costs, and commitment to some hospital pharmacy initiatives.