News
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Remuneration not covering costs
Thursday | Feb 10 2022PHARMACY owners in NSW are thinking twice about their participation in two COVID-19 programs as costs outweigh the remuneration being offered by the Federal Government.
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Govt plots pharmacy approval reform
Thursday | Feb 10 2022LEGISLATIVE amendments relating to the Health Minister's discretionary powers to grant Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) approval for new pharmacies is included in the Regulator Performance Omnibus Bill 2022, which is currently before the Federal Parliament.
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Government urged to invest in self-care
Thursday | Feb 10 2022THE Federal Government is being urged to "capitalise on Australians' capacity to take greater responsibility for their health outcomes", by establishing a dedicated Self-Care for Health Development Fund.
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Corum focused on market share
Thursday | Feb 10 2022PHARMACY software provider, Corum Group's efforts to regain market share have been hampered by the pressure COVID-19 is putting on individual stores, the company reported to investors this morning.
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AZ gets TGA COVAX booster approval
Thursday | Feb 10 2022PROVISIONAL approval has been granted for AstraZeneca's Vaxzevria COVID-19 vaccine to be administered as a booster shot to people aged 18 years and older, by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
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Dispensary Corner 10 Feb 22
Thursday | Feb 10 2022WHILE pharmacists around the globe have been encouraged to exercise their rights not to dispense ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, legislators in Kansas, US, are pushing a Bill that would compel them to supply the medications.
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Meds policies could swing election
Wednesday | Feb 9 2022POLITICAL parties are being urged to deliver plans to address the rising cost of medicines ahead of this year's Federal election, with healthcare affordability a top issue across 15 marginal seats.
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Sharps disposal another COVAX cost
Wednesday | Feb 9 2022DISPOSING of syringes used as part of the COVID-19 vaccination (COVAX) program is becoming an issue with pharmacists reporting shortages of appropriate bins and the additional costs of having them removed.
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Passion opens doors to opportunities
Wednesday | Feb 9 2022EARLY career pharmacists and pharmacy students are being urged to show their passion for the profession, with Priceline Pharmacy People and Program Manager, Jeyda Shiaxiates, saying it will create opportunities for growth.
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UTIPP-Q could end up a disaster: GP
Wednesday | Feb 9 2022PHARMACISTS are being warned that the extended Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacy Pilot - Queensland (UTIPP-Q) "could end up a medicolegal disaster" for the profession.
