News
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S8 RUM problem
Friday | Aug 4 2017SCHEDULE 8 poisons returned from aged care homes and from the public to pharmacies continue to increase in quantity constituting a risk, the Victorian Pharmacy Authority (VPA) has said in its August circular to pharmacy license holders and pharmacies.
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Engerix-B shortage
Friday | Aug 4 2017GLAXOSMITHKLINE has confirmed it is currently experiencing an "ongoing supply constraint" of its Engerix-B (hepatitis B surface antigen recombinant (yeast) vaccine) adult in Australia, due to a precautionary halt in the manufacturing process.
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Accreditation update
Friday | Aug 4 2017SUBMISSIONS to the discussion paper on the health ministers' Accreditation Systems Review have now been made public on the COAG Health website, including a response from the Australian Pharmacy Council - CLICK HERE.
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CW supports beach netball
Friday | Aug 4 2017BEACH Netball has announced a partnership with Australian Pharmacy retail group Chemist Warehouse in a major acquisition for Australia's fastest growing social netball festivals.
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AURA17 resistance action
Friday | Aug 4 2017A COMPREHENSIVE new report commissioned by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has identified specific strategic opportunities to combat antimicrobial resistance apparent from new data.
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TWC consumer campaign
Friday | Aug 4 2017TERRYWHITE Chemmart (TWC) is ramping up its growth development with the roll-out of its first nationwide consumer campaign under the new store branding.
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Dispensary Corner 03 Aug 17
Thursday | Aug 3 2017DOCTORS in India have discovered that a newborn baby boy was found to be "pregnant" with his parasitic twin brother shortly after he was born.
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New vision for Early Career Pharmacists
Thursday | Aug 3 2017THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia launched a landmark Early Career Pharmacist White Paper at last weekend's PSA17 conference in Sydney, with the document the result of widespread consultation.
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Pregnancy vaccines
Thursday | Aug 3 2017HEALTHCARE providers need to discuss the benefits and the safety of vaccination during pregnancy, especially highlighting the benefits for the unborn baby are important in helping women decide, according to a newly published Australian Prescriber article.
