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ASMI Media Releases – 1. Committee of Management 2.Fish Oil products
ASMI announces its Committee of Management 16 January 2015 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) today announced its Committee of Management for 2015. ASMI Executive Director, Dr Deon Schoombie, welcomed members to the Committee of Management. “We have a very talented and strong Committee of Management who will be driving an ambitious advocacy program…
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NPS Media Releases – New Medicinewise Honorary Members
NEW NPS MEDICINEWISE HONORARY MEMBERS 20 January, 2015 Three new honorary members of NPS MedicineWise have been appointed following an extensive call for nominations. Ms Mary Hemming, Professor Gillian Shenfield AM and Associate Professor Andrea Mant were invited by the NPS MedicineWise Board to become honorary members of NPS MedicineWise. “The three new honorary members…
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NPS Media Release – MEDICINES CAN MAKE SKIN MORE SENSITIVE TO THE SUN: NPS MEDICINEWISE
Some medicines can make your skin more sensitive to the sun and this summer season NPS MedicineWise advises Australians to check their medicines packaging for warnings to avoid excessive skin exposure to sunlight and sunlamps. Clinical adviser at NPS MedicineWise, Dr Andrew Boyden says many people may have seen a label on their medicine packaging instructing them to avoid…
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PSA Media Releases 1. Sussan Ley appointment 2. Swearing in of Sussan Ley
December 23, 2014 Important step for healthcare as new Minister sworn in The swearing in of Sussan Ley as Australia’s new Minister for Health marks an important step in the ongoing health-reform process in this country and also for the future direction of the pharmacy profession, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says. National President of…
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PSA Media Release – WA pharmacist-delivered vaccinations allowed
December 17, 2014 PSA welcomes WA decision to allow pharmacist-delivered vaccinations The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has welcomed the Western Australian Government decision to allow pharmacists to administer influenza vaccine without prescription in accordance with the pharmacist vaccination code. The WA Government announced this week that changes undertaken to the WA Poisons regulations to allow pharmacist-delivered…
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NPS Media Releases – 1. Medicinewise Travellers 2. CM Interactions
BE A MEDICINEWISE TRAVELLER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: NPS MEDICINEWISE As many Australians prepare to travel both interstate and overseas this holiday season, NPS MedicineWise is urging people to be medicinewise when travelling with their medicines. NPS Medicines Line Manager, Sarah Spagnardi, says that thinking ahead can help you plan a safer holiday and avoid potential problems with your medicines. “Having…
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Medicines That Matter – Drug Schedules Administered by Pharmacists
It’s taken a long time for pharmacy proprietors and their leadership body to take a good look and this sector of medicines and actually do something with it. But at least it is being reviewed and that has to be a plus. Another sector, with only a handful of scheduled items within it is the…
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PSA Media Releases – Jeff Hughes Award
December 12, 2014 Professor Jeff Hughes congratulated on prestigious award The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has congratulated PSA Board member Professor Jeff Hughes on being awarded the 2014Australasian Pharmaceutical Sciences Association (APSA) Medal. The medal is APSA’s highest accolade to recognise excellence and a significant contribution to the pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. National President of the PSA, Grant Kardachi,…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Vaccinations 2. Diabetes Credentialling 3. Cannabis in the Ageing
December 3, 2014 NSW Govt backs pharmacist-delivered vaccinations The NSW Government has pledged its continuing support to the current system of pharmacist-owned pharmacies and also to the introduction of pharmacist-delivered immunisations. Jillian Skinner, NSW Minister for Health, made these commitments at a special Better Pharmacy Futures Forums conducted by the NSW Branch of the Pharmaceutical…
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NPS Media Releases – 1. Testosterone Risks 2. Adverse Events Online
4 DECEMBER 2014 TESTOSTERONE THERAPY – WEIGHING UP THE RISKS An article in the latest edition of Australian Prescriber looks at the prescribing of testosterone, often used for ‘male menopause’ symptoms such as reduced energy, poor concentration and increased body fat. Over the past decade there has been a steep rise in the amount of testosterone dispensed…