News
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PD breaking news – Arrow Pharmaceuticals to merge with Apotex
Wednesday | May 9 2018Deal includes Australian and New Zealand generic pharmaceutical and OTC operations.
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PBS rebates to disappear
Wednesday | May 9 2018THE Federal Government last night confirmed changes to the way it pays for high-cost Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme medicines, with the move set to drive a "sharp reduction in the headline cost of the PBS," according to the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
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APC appointments
Wednesday | May 9 2018THE Australian Pharmacy Council has announced the appointment of a new director as well as the reappointment of a current director to the APC Governing Council.
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Shingles vax reminder
Wednesday | May 9 2018PHARMACISTS are being urged to advise patients aged 70-79 that they are eligible to access shingles vaccine from their GP under the National Immunisation Program.
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Pharmacy approval charges to increase
Wednesday | May 9 2018LAST night's Federal Budget papers confirmed that charges for applications for pharmacy approvals will come into force effective from 01 Jul 2019.
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$28m for e-scripts
Wednesday | May 9 2018ELECTRONIC prescribing software used by clinicians is set to be upgraded, with funding of $28 million over five years provided in last night's Federal Budget.
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MHR uptake plan
Wednesday | May 9 2018THE My Health Record System is forecast to be implemented in 80% of community pharmacies during 2018-19, according to the Australian Digital Health Agency budget statements last night.
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Conflicts of interest
Wednesday | May 9 2018THE Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has redefined its requirements around potential conflict of interest disclosure for members, chairs and secretaries of TGA statutory advisory committees and their subcommittees.
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FIP supply chain study
Wednesday | May 9 2018THE International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has released a new report highlighting the importance of pharmacists in the medicines supply chain.
