News
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Tax win for CVS
Friday | Feb 9 2018US pharmacy giant CVS has confirmed a US$1.2b profit windfall from the tax reforms introduced by President Donald Trump.
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New Vic pharmacy rules
Friday | Feb 9 2018THE Victorian Pharmacy Authority (VPA) has warned of significant changes to approval processes for new pharmacy premises, including consideration of cases where there may be "undisclosed proprietary interests or undue influence".
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MedAdvisor flu facilitation
Friday | Feb 9 2018LISTED medicines adherence specialist MedAdvisor has flagged an enhancement to its PlusOne pharmacy platform which aim to streamline management of flu jabs for the upcoming season.
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Dispensary Corner 08 Feb 18
Thursday | Feb 8 2018MANY of us enjoy a hit of caffeine in the morning to get us going but a man recently took his affinity for feeling "amped" to a new level by downing 25 cans of the popular energy drink Red Bull.
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New Chemist Warehouse host
Thursday | Feb 8 2018CHEMIST Warehouse has announced Aussie TV presenter Marianne Van Dorslar will be the new co-host of its "What's on in the Warehouse" commercials.
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New ceo for FIP
Thursday | Feb 8 2018THE International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) overnight announced the appointment of Dr Catherine Duggan as its new chief executive officer.
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NPS nominations
Thursday | Feb 8 2018NPS MedicineWise has opened nominations for the 2018 National Medicinewise Awards, which will be presented during the upcoming biennial National Medicines Symposium (NMS) being held in Canberra from 30 May-01 Jun 2018.
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COPD misdiagnosed
Thursday | Feb 8 2018A new study led by Monash University scientists has found there is a pattern of "systematic misdiagnosis" of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Australia, resulting in a significant number of patients receiving treatment for a condition they do not have.
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Flu vax addition
Thursday | Feb 8 2018FLUZONE, a new high strength influenza vaccine for over-65s, is expected to be added to the National Immunisation Program this year, with Australian Doctor reporting manufacturer Sanofi is ramping up production to ensure availability for the 2018 season.
