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Building a Better Business Model – Not a Mouse Trap
Hej! from Copenhagen (København), capital city of Denmark, home of Hans Christian Andersen and focus of the music and lyrics of Frank Loesser from his 1952 song, “Wonderful Copenhagen”. Geographically, we’re a long way from Perth and Australia. However, in the global community some perspectives don’t vary. Typically, attitudes override aptitudes in identifying and realising…
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How to overcome the jitters and not choke
I recently came across a graduation speech by the valedictorian of a university law school. He began his remarks by acknowledging that he had difficulty deciding what “wisdom” to impart to his fellow graduates. He said he had consulted several quotation books and speaker’s guides but had come away uninspired. He reviewed all the cases…
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RADAR Reviews of Ivermectin, Ferric Carboxymaltose and Tapentadol
The latest issue of NPS RADAR features reviews of ivermectin (Stromectol) for typical and crusted scabies, ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject) for iron-deficiency anaemia, and tapentadol sustained release (Palexia SR) for chronic severe disabling pain. All three treatments are now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Ivermectin is an oral avermectin acaricide — a class of…
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Nominate now for 2014 PSA Excellence Awards
Nominations for the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia prestigious Awards for Excellence – acknowledged as the pharmacy profession’s most prestigious and sought-after awards – are open for only another four weeks. National President of PSA, Grant Kardachi, said the PSA Excellence Awards acknowledged and recognised some of the profession’s great achievers and he encouraged pharmacists to…
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Just Who’s Targeting our Toddlers?
Ear infection (acute otitis media), causing pain and deafness, is one of commonest childhood infections. One parent, whose child had an earache, brought this up at her local Mums & Bubs support group and was flooded with advice. One mother had started attending a children’s chiropractor during her pregnancy because he claimed that he could…
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Prepare for HIV Dispensing
FREE CPD for community pharmacists: get ready to dispense HIV meds Earlier this month, the Federal Minister for Health announced changes to the supply of HIV antiretroviral medicines that are subsidised under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and accessed under the Highly Specialised Drugs Programme. From 1 July 2015, consumers will be able to access these…
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Sydney Addiction Seminar: Wednesday 20 August, 2014
“PTSD and addiction: management including dialectical behaviour therapy. With a focus on trauma in women.” Dr Danielle Florida and Dr Kathy Watson. The large majority of people with substance use disorders have been previously exposed to trauma, and up to third have current post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is especially prevalent in women with…