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Guild flags RAT audits
Thursday | Mar 3 2022SEVERAL community pharmacies are facing Commonwealth audits over potential breaches relating to the free rapid antigen test (RAT) scheme for concession cardholders, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia warns.
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Pharmacists don’t hide in a crisis
Thursday | Mar 3 2022PHARMACISTS in flood-affected parts of south east Queensland and northern NSW are being praised for going to extreme lengths to ensure patients retain access to medicines.
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Amcal launches vaccination push
Thursday | Mar 3 2022SIGMA Healthcare's Amcal banner is aiming to strengthen its health services offering with the launch of the Your Vaccination Destination campaign.
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Great comps lined up for APP
Thursday | Mar 3 2022DELEGATES attending this year's Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference (APP) on the Gold Coast later this month, will be in line to win some impressive prizes.
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Putin’s threats spark iodine pill surge
Thursday | Mar 3 2022EUROPEAN pharmacists are reporting a spike in demand for iodine medications following Russian President, Vladimir Putin's decision to put the nation's nuclear deterrence force on high alert.
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Herbalist cops fine over ‘miracle’ claims
Thursday | Mar 3 2022UNFOUNDED claims about a "miracle" treatment for COVID-19 have landed a NSW-based herbal medicine practitioner with a $2,664 fine.
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Novavax seeks booster approval
Thursday | Mar 3 2022NOVAVAX'S COVID-19 vaccine could be in line to receive Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approval for use as a booster in the coming weeks.
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Ukrainian pharmacists in the firing line
Thursday | Mar 3 2022HAVING held firm to meet the healthcare needs of their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists in war-torn Ukraine are being ordered to open their stores or face the consequences.
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Dispensary Corner 03 Mar 22
Thursday | Mar 3 2022FEARS that Scotland's free COVID-19 rapid antigen test (RAT) program might be scrapped and will force consumers to pay for the devices in the future, has prompted a run on the products in pharmacies.
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Late RAT boom boosts Sigma’s earnings
Wednesday | Mar 2 2022SIGMA Healthcare is expecting to report a 10% to 15% increase in its underlying earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for the year to 31 Jan.
