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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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EDITORIAL for Monday 16 February 2015
Welcome to this week’s edition of i2P (Information to Pharmacists) dated 16 February 2015. It has become obvious that cultural changes have occurred within the pharmacy profession – not all positive. In this edition we report on the tragedy of the Pharmore management company and how it is a loss for all of pharmacy. The…
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The Pharmore Demise – a Wake Up Call for All of Pharmacy
One of the saddest aspects of the shakeout that has been occurring in pharmacy over the past 18 months is that a new wave of businesses who have been treading water for that period, are now starting to go under water. One such company is Pharmore, a pharmacy marketing and management service entity that has…
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The Most Cost-Effective MMR Services in the World
Editor’s Note: John Cook is a new writer for i2P. He brings with him an ability to see through “bulldust” and is not frightened to ask the question “Why?” He brings a fresh perspective to i2P and we are pleased to have him as one of the team. With all the current doom and gloom…
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Listen up if you want to be successful
Two friends were walking down a busy street one evening when one paused and said, “Listen to those crickets chirping.” “What crickets?” said the other man. “I don’t hear any crickets. Hey, you!” He waved down a woman passing by. “Do you hear crickets around here?” “No,” the woman said, and went on her way.…
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Freedom of Speech in Australia and the HPV Vaccine
Editor’s Note: The incident described in the material below is presented by Judy Wilyman, a PhD candidate. As a PhD student, she of all people is mentored in the correct aspects of developing medical evidence. As she has developed her thesis she has found many shortfalls in official evidence, particularly that surrounding the hysteria that…
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Report on Government Services 2015 Volume E: Health – the Silo You Will Struggle to Live In
This year marks the twentieth edition of the Report on Government Services – a remarkable milestone for a unique report providing comparative information on the performance of government services (so says the government). The Report is produced by the Productivity Commission for an inter-governmental Steering Committee. Peter Harris, Chairman of the Productivity Commission and the…
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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…