News
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Vic pharmacy update
Thursday | Sep 20 2018THE Victorian Pharmacy Authority (VPA) has confirmed a recent intervention, along with other state and territory pharmacy registering authorities, "to stop a [non-pharmacy] retail franchise using the word 'pharmacy' on in-store promotional materials".
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Malaria prophylaxis
Thursday | Sep 20 2018THE first malaria prevention product in 20 years has been approved for marketing in Australia by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
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Diabetes guidance
Thursday | Sep 20 2018GUILD Learning and Development has developed an online course titled 'Ryzodeg 70/30 for the management of diabetes: A guide for pharmacists', with the module sponsored by Novo Nordisk.
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Nasal Nyxoid nod
Thursday | Sep 20 2018MUNDIPHARMA has welcomed the announcement by Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt that Nyxoid (naloxone 1.8mg) nasal spray has been registered in Australia as an easy-to-administer, fast-acting and potentially lifesaving antidote to opioid overdose.
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South Africa legalises cannabis use
Thursday | Sep 20 2018RECREATIONAL marijuana has become legal in South Africa, with a court ruling overnight also allowing the growing of cannabis plants for private consumption.
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Priceline Bod deal
Thursday | Sep 20 2018PRICELINE Pharmacy has inked a distribution deal with listed skincare, medicines and health products maker, Bod Australia in an agreement that sees the pharmacy group stock the pregnancy supplement, MamaCare.
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Guild aged care input
Thursday | Sep 20 2018TRENT Twomey, president of the Qld branch of the Pharmacy Guild, says pharmacists can play a key role in assisting in Australia's aged care crisis, with the sector under strain and facing "unprecedented scrutiny from a Royal Commission".
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Dispensary Corner
Thursday | Sep 20 2018
20 Sep 18MAYBE he should have stuck to playing video games.
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Ramsay not backing off
Wednesday | Sep 19 2018RAMSAY Health Care says it is committed to progressing the development of its pharmacy franchise network, despite concerted opposition from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
