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Australian Pharmacy Council Media Release – APC Insights
Australian Pharmacy Council The latest edition of our bi-monthly newsletter, APC Insights, is now available on our website. In this issue: · Collaboration across the Health Professions Accreditation Councils · Learnings from pilot program of guide the future recognition of advanced pharmacy practice · UK face of advanced pharmacy practice visits Australia · Accreditation Committee update – continuous quality improvement · Council…
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PSA Media Releases – 1.”Ignite” Innovation Program 2. Visit a Pharmacist
Sparking future pharmacy leaders through innovation 13 January 2016 The peak organisation representing pharmacists the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is calling for applicants for the prestigious ignite Pharmacist Leadership Program for 2016. The ignite program aims to nurture and develop high-performing early career pharmacists into future leaders who will drive strategy, change and innovation.…
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NPS Media Release – New Honorary Memberships
12 JANUARY 2016 NEW HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS RECOGNISE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES Three highly respected health professionals have been appointed honorary members of NPS MedicineWise, recognising their contributions and leadership in quality use of medicines. Mr Simon Appel OAM, Dr Sue Hunt and Professor Robert Moulds were invited to become honorary members at the November…
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Pharmacy Board of Australia – December Newsletter
Message from the Chair Welcome to the final newsletter for 2015 from the Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board). In this newsletter we provide an update on important topics such as practice advice, the Board’s annual report and registration renewal. Recently we released our 2014/15 annual report, which includes details of the Board’s achievements and…
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NPS Media Releases – 1. Rules for Unnecessary Imaging 2. Seek Advice on Common OTC Medicines Ahead of Holidays
16 DECEMBER 2015 CLINICAL DECISION RULES TO DECREASE UNNECESSARY USE OF MEDICAL IMAGING The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) have taken the next step in support of their Choosing Wisely Australia® recommendations. RANZCR Dean, Faculty of Clinical Radiology, Dr Greg Slater says the RANZCR clinical decision rules (CDRs) for…
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PSA Media Release – New National HQ Planned
December 7, 2015 PSA launches ambitious building project for the 21st Century The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia is embarking on an ambitious building project to redevelop Pharmacy House, its national headquarters. Immediate Past President and building project Chair, Grant Kardachi said the new Pharmacy House will be rebuilt, on the existing site to create a purpose built…
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ASMI Media Release – OTC Codeine Medicines Consultation Welcomed
ASMI welcomes opportunity for further consultation on OTC codeine medicines 11 December 2015 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) today welcomed the announcement by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of a further consultation regarding scheduling of over-the-counter (OTC) codeine medicines. Steve Scarff, ASMI Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Director, said: “The TGA’s proposed amendments take…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Pharmacy Still Opens 2. Patrick McGorry to Present at PSA
December 3, 2015 Fire flood or cyclone the pharmacy still opens Australia is known for its outback, intriguing wildlife and laidback lifestyle. However Australia is also notorious for its natural disasters. And when it comes to dealing with the consequences of natural disasters pharmacist are often in the thick of it, Catherine Waterman writes in…
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NPS Media Releases – Four Current Releases
3 DECEMBER 2015 NATIONAL MEDICINES SYMPOSIUM 2016: YOUR CHANCE TO BE PART OF THE PROGRAM Leading local and international medical experts and health professionals will converge in Canberra from 18-20 May 2016 to take part in the ninth National Medicines Symposium: Making wise decisions about medicines, tests and technologies (NMS 2016). With a reputation as Australia’s leading…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Vic Government backs pharmacists 2. Victorian Intern of the Year
November 26, 2015 PSA welcomes Government’s backing of pharmacists to improve health of Victorians New policies to be introduced by the Andrews’ Government are a welcome move to improve the health of Victorians by enabling better utilisation of the skills and expertise of pharmacists and the existing community pharmacy infrastructure, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says.…