News
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New Tyde MHR app
Monday | Jun 4 2018SYDNEY-BASED tech startup Tyde has launched a new smartphone app which allows consumers access to their own My Health Record and will "centralise and organise the storage of your entire family's health information".
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Diabetes myth-bust
Monday | Jun 4 2018DIABETES Victoria has launched a new 'Bust a Myth' campaign which aims to debunk the top five misconceptions about living with diabetes.
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FDA inspection pact
Monday | Jun 4 2018THE mutual recognition agreement between the USA and the European Union to recognise GMP inspections of manufacturing sites for human medicines has been expanded to also include Lithuania and Ireland.
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FSM slams proposed complaints system
Monday | Jun 4 2018FRIENDS of Science in Medicine (FSM) has endorsed a submission by medical activist Ken Harvey about the TGA's plans to implement the new Advertising Complaints Handling System, saying the proposals "leave a lot to be desired".
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NPS recognises achievements
Monday | Jun 4 2018NPS MedicineWise has announced the recipients of the 2018 National MedicineWise Awards, as part of last week's 10th National Medicines Symposium in Canberra.
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Dispensary Corner
Monday | Jun 4 2018
04 Jun 18LACTOSE intolerance could lead to a huge payout for two McDonald's customers in Florida, USA, who are suing the fast food behemoth for US$5 million.
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First Pharma buys Kenkay
Friday | Jun 1 2018AUSTRALIAN-OWNED consumer pharmaceutical company First Pharma has flagged its expansion ambitions with the acquisition of pharmacy-only skin care company Kenkay Pharmaceuticals.
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Sanofi helps plug flu vaccine gap
Friday | Jun 1 2018SANOFI Pasteur Australia has received a shipment of 150,000 influenza vaccines suitable for people aged 3 to 65 years, after drawing on its global supply chain to help address the local shortage of immunisations.
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For-benefit of HIV
Friday | Jun 1 2018FOR Benefit Medicines (FBM) and the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) have announced a partnership that will see 100% of profits from the sale of Famciclovir FBM medication go towards funding vital support services for people living with HIV.
