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PSA Media Releases – 1. PSA15 Registration 2. PSA (NSW Branch) Innovative Campaign 3. APF 23 Launch
February 18, 2015 Registrations now open for PSA15: Leading Pharmacy Innovation The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has announced that registrations for its unique new conference concept, PSA15: Leading Pharmacy Innovation, are now open. PSA National President, Grant Kardachi, said the pharmacy conference market was becoming crowded and in response to feedback from the profession and the industry, PSA had developed…
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NPS Media Release – Medicinewise Annual Evaluation Report
18 February 2015 NEW NPS MEDICINEWISE ANNUAL EVALUATION REPORT The seventeenth NPS MedicineWise Annual Evaluation Report has been published this week, providing an overview of the impact of our work for the 2013-14 financial year and a snapshot of our progress. “Quality use of medicines and medical tests remains a cornerstone for patient safety and realising better health outcomes,…
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NAPSA generosity shows the future of pharmacy is in good hands Pharmacists’ Support Service 1995 to 2015 – celebrating 20 years
From small beginnings in Victoria in 1995 the Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) is now celebrating 20 years of supporting the profession. This includes expansion to support all Australian pharmacists, pharmacy interns and pharmacy students. To acknowledge this achievement and to assist in funding the expanded service PSS is aiming to raise $20,000 through fundraising activities…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. New Tas President 2. Canberra Office Relocation 3. WA Immunisation Training 4. PSA Budget Submissions
February 13, 2015 Rachel Dienaar elected new President of Tasmanian Branch of PSA The Tasmanian Branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has announced the election of a new President, Rachel Dienaar, replacing Dr Shane Jackson who has resigned from the branch committee and the position of President recently. Ms Dienaar is a currently practising…
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ASMI Media Release – Fine Tune Non-Prescription Regulations
ASMI calls on Federal Government to fine tune regulatory settings for nonprescription medicines industry 11 February 2015 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) today urged the Federal Government to establish a regulatory framework for the non-prescription medicines industry that balances the protection of consumers with regulatory settings that encourage industry to invest in new…
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NPS Media Release – New Fatigue Tool
NEW TOOL TO TAILOR INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH FATIGUE In Australia, people often seek medical advice because of fatigue. However it is often not associated with underlying disease,particularly in young to middle aged adults, and may remain unexplained. Managing patients with this symptom can present a range of challenges for general practitioners. As part…
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ASMI Media Releases – Labelling NSAIDS
ASMI welcomes TGA consultation on labelling of NSAIDs 5 February 2015 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) today welcomed a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) consultation on the labelling of oral over-the counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Last year the TGA conducted a review of the cardiovascular safety of NSAIDs and the safety of…
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NPS Media Releases- 1.Australian Prescriber 2. Choosing Combined OC Pills
2 FEBRUARY 2015 Latest edition of Australian Prescriber out now CHOOSING A COMBINED ORAL CONTRACEPTIVE PILL Between 50 and 80% of Australian women use the pill at some stage during their reproductive lives. There are over 30 registered brands of the combined oral contraceptive pill available in Australia, but not all are subsidised by the…
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NPS Media Releases – Choosing Wisely Campaign
30 JANUARY 2015 CHOOSING WISELY AUSTRALIA LAUNCHING IN 2015 Australia’s medical community will unite in 2015 for a new initiative – Choosing Wisely Australia®. Peak medical colleges and consumer groups will collaborate in this national initiative to improve the quality of healthcare and facilitate better conversations between clinicians and consumers. The initiative identifies tests, treatments…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Immunisation Guidelines 2. Feedback on Competency Standards
January 21, 2015 PSA releases revised immunisation guidelines The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has released its revised immunisation guidelines to reflect the growing movement among State and Territory Governments to allow pharmacist-delivered vaccinations. The revised guidelines focus on the pharmacist being the immuniser and they promote best practice in the delivery of high-quality immunisation services in…