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Dispensary Corner 25 July 17
Tuesday | Jul 25 2017AUTOMOTIVE maker Ford has employed 18 so-called "golden noses" (pictured below) at its factories in China, to ensure its vehicles smell just right for the huge Chinese market.
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TGA ticks first in class
Tuesday | Jul 25 2017THE Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved Nocdurna (desmopressin), the first and only medication for the treatment of nocturnal polyuria.
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V8, Jing Pin alerts
Tuesday | Jul 25 2017THE TGA has issued safety alerts in relation to V8 tablets and Jing Pin Heijin Gang Tablets which both contain undeclared substances including sildenafil.
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UK microbead ban
Tuesday | Jul 25 2017AUTHORITIES in the United Kingdom have announced a ban on microplastics in cosmetic and personal care products, with the move following a public consultation on the issue.
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ASMI TGAC training
Tuesday | Jul 25 2017IN RESPONSE to industry demand, ASMI has developed face-to-face training seminars on the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code (TGAC), and surrounding regulatory framework.
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Nicotine consultation
Tuesday | Jul 25 2017NEW Zealand's Pharmaceutical Management Agency (PHARMAC) has opened a consultation relating to increased pricing and subsidisation of GSK's Habitrol brand of nicotine replacement therapy in the form of gum, lozenges and patches.
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NSW rapid flu tests
Tuesday | Jul 25 2017THE NSW Government yesterday announced the roll-out of advanced diagnostic technology which will see influenza diagnosis in NSW hospitals drop from four days to less than four hours.
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Pharmacy intervention
Tuesday | Jul 25 2017PHARMACIST transition of care intervention has proven to be an effective strategy to reduce medication errors after hospital discharge, according to a new meta-analysis published in the Journal of Patient Safety.
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Self care focus
Tuesday | Jul 25 2017CONSUMER trends and choices are driving a "new approach to health", according to the Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) as it marks International Self Care Day, celebrating the 24/7 benefits people enjoy from taking control of their own health through self care.
