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NPS Media Release – DATIS AND NPS MEDICINEWISE: NEW THREE-YEAR CONTRACT
DATIS AND NPS MEDICINEWISE: NEW THREE-YEAR CONTRACT 22 April 2015 A new three-year contract launched in Adelaide today will see the Drug and Therapeutics Information Service (DATIS) based at the Repatriation General Hospital continue to deliver NPS MedicineWise educational visiting programs to general practitioners (GPs) across South Australia. DATIS, which is part of the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network,…
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PSA Media Release – Pharmacists in Mental Health
April 17, 2015 Recommendation for greater pharmacist role in mental health welcomed A recommendation made in the Report of the National Review of Mental Health that incentives be introduced to include pharmacists as key members of the mental healthcare team have been welcomed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. The Report of the National Review of…
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ASMI Media Release – New Fish Oil Study
New study reinforces importance of dietary fish oils for cardiovascular health 13 April 2015 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) today said new research reinforces the importance of dietary fish oils for cardiovascular health. This was in response to a recently published review by the National Heart Foundation of Australia of studies of omega-3…
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ASMI Media Releases – New Study Supports Fish Oil Supplementation
New study reinforces importance of dietary fish oils for cardiovascular health 13 April 2015 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) today said new research reinforces the importance of dietary fish oils for cardiovascular health. This was in response to a recently published review by the National Heart Foundation of Australia of studies of omega-3…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. PSA-MIMS Intern of the year (NT & SA) 2. Maintain Current Pharmacy System
March 30, 2015 South Australia/Northern Territory PSA/MIMS Intern of the Year award announced South Australian intern Philip Spyrou has been announced as the PSA MIMS Australia SA/NT Intern of the Year for 2014. The prestigious award celebrates the achievements of exceptional interns in developing skills for their professional career. Presenting the award SA/NT PSA Branch President, Ms Sue Edwards, said: …
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NPS Media Releases – 1. Warfarin Patient Education 2. PPI Step-Down Process
Latest edition of Australian Prescriber out now 1 APRIL 2015 PATIENT EDUCATION ABOUT WARFARIN PIVOTAL TO SUCCESSFUL USE Warfarin can be a challenging drug to manage. Long-term anticoagulation is recommended for patients with atrial fibrillation at risk of stroke, and for those with recurrent venous thrombosis or prosthetic heart valves. An article in the latest issue of Australian…
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Pharmacy Board of Australia News – Issue 8 March 2015
Issue 8 New guidance on compounding of medicines Public consultation on guidelines closes 1 May 2015 Quarterly registration data Practice advice Notifications case studies Tribunal decisions National Scheme news Strengthening international criminal history checks Boards and AHPRA strengthen national drug screening Security tip – keep your web browser updated For more information New guidance on…
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PSA Media Releases – Multi releases from 23 March to 30 March
March 26, 2015 Gunnedah intern wins NSW Intern of the Year award Gunnedah intern Laura Norman has been announced as the PSA MIMS Australia NSW Intern of the Year for 2014. The prestigious award celebrates the achievements of exceptional interns in developing skills for their professional career. These prospective pharmacists are recognised as striving to raise standards…
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NPS Media Releases – “Choosing Wisely” Inaugural Chair
Associate Professor Richard King AM has been appointed as the inaugural Chair of the Choosing Wisely Australia® Advisory Group. Choosing Wisely Australia will launch on 29 April 2015. The initiative is led by Australia’s medical colleges and societies and facilitated by NPS MedicineWise. NPS MedicineWise CEO Dr Lynn Weekes welcomed the appointment of Dr King, saying, “The initiative…
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PSA Media Releases- Multi Releases
March 20, 2015 Nominate now for 2015 PSA Excellence Awards Nominations for the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia prestigious Awards for Excellence – acknowledged as the pharmacy profession’s most sought-after awards are now open. National President of PSA, Grant Kardachi, said the PSA Excellence Awards acknowledged and recognised some of the profession’s great achievers. “I encourage pharmacists to nominate or put…