News
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PSA welcomes leaders
Friday | Jun 15 2018THE appointments of pharmacist Steve Morris (pictured right) as ceo of NPS MedicineWise and Elizabeth de Somer (pictured below) as ceo of Medicines Australia (PD Wed) have been welcomed by the peak national body for pharmacists, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA).
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New insulin pump
Friday | Jun 15 2018THE mylife YpsoPump system is now being launched in Australia, creating a new compact and lightweight option for Australian patients diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) who manage their diabetes with an insulin pump.
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PC pharmacist appt
Friday | Jun 15 2018THE first consultant pharmacist for primary care (PC) and community medicines optimisation has been appointed in the UK.
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Attitudes to ageing
Friday | Jun 15 2018INDIVIDUALS with a positive attitude towards old age are likely to live longer and in better health than those with a negative attitude while those with a negative view of aging are more likely to suffer a heart attack, a stroke or die several years sooner, according to new data from New Orb Media.
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Guild MHR training
Friday | Jun 15 2018THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia has partnered with the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) to develop three training modules which will provide pharmacists with education on using My Health Record (MHR) to access relevant patient data.
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Actemra AusPAR
Friday | Jun 15 2018THE Therapeutic Goods Administration has released its Australian Public Assessment Report for Roche Products' Actemra (tocilizumab) confirming approval for an extension of indications to include the treatment of giant cell arteritis in adults - access at tga.gov.au.
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Dispensary Corner
Friday | Jun 15 2018
15 Jun 18THE health message has been clear for decades, be careful what you eat, especially if you are binge eating a stranger's chocolate is seems.
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Travel Specials 14 June 18
Thursday | Jun 14 2018CARNIVAL Cruise Line’s Shiny Ship Sale: Outstanding deals are on offer from Carnival Cruise Line –.
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Medication adherence boost
Thursday | Jun 14 2018AN ESTIMATED additional 70,000 patients of community pharmacies will benefit under the expansion of a Federal Government medication adherence program.
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Managing behaviour in pharmacy
Thursday | Jun 14 2018WITH the impact of health concerns raising emotional tempers in some patients, particularly in the hectic environment of a busy pharmacy, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has squared off against patient bad behaviour in pharmacy.
