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PSA Media Releases – Pharmacists welcome leaps forward in digital health and cancer treatment
Pharmacists welcome leaps forward in digital health and cancer treatment July 16, 2018 PSA welcomes the Australian Digital Health Agency’s invitation for Australians to join My Health Record, as well as the listing of four new cancer medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) over the weekend. From today, Australians can choose if they want…
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ASMI Media Releases – ASMI proud to be part of Health Care Ethical Framework
ASMI proud to be part of Health Care Ethical Framework 20 July 2018 The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) is proud to be one of the 50 signatory bodies to the Australian Consensus Framework for Ethical Collaboration in the Healthcare Sector. The consensus framework for ethical practices in health care, developed in collaboration with Australian health…
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NPS Media Releases – Medicinewise Update
MEDICINEWISE UPDATE JULY 2018 Reviewing treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease Complete this online case study to receive instant feedback on your responses and read expert commentary provided by Prof Geoff Hebbard, the Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Start now Stepping the appropriate path with GORD medicines This Medicinewise News discusses…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Pharmacy Shark Tank finalists to take the plunge 2. Pharmacists and GPs must work together for the best patient outcomes 3. New training for pharmacists to re-enter the profession 4. New PSA Early Career Pharmacist Director to focus on the future
1. Pharmacy Shark Tank finalists to take the plunge July 2, 2018 PSA has announced the three finalists who will pitch their innovative pharmacy idea or product to the Pharmacy Shark Tank at PSA18 for a chance to share in a $10,000 prize pool. Pharmacists and researchers from across the country submitted applications for the…
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NPS Media Releases – Australian Prescriber
MEDICINEWISE UPDATE JUNE 2018 Asthma webinar on-demand Watch our CPD-accredited webinar Difficult-to-treat and severe asthma: changing the paradigm to find out about new therapies, and how to identify and manage difficult-to-treat and severe asthma. Download replay ______________________________________ Neuropathic pain: current definition and review of drug treatment The definition of neuropathic pain has changed and opioids…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. Exceptional pharmacists receive Queen’s Birthday Honours 2. Empowering more patients to better manage medication 3. PSA welcomes new leaders in Quality Use of Medicines
1. Exceptional pharmacists receive Queen’s Birthday Honours June 11, 2018 Pharmacists Professor Andrew McLachlan FPS and Ms Lorraine Koller were applauded by the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) today for receiving Queen’s Birthday Honours. Prof McLachlan and Ms Koller are both based in NSW and were honoured for their…
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NPS Media Releases – New Chief Executive for NPS MedicineWise
New Chief Executive for NPS MedicineWise Following an extensive search, the Board of NPS MedicineWise is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Steve Morris as the new Chief Executive Officer of NPS MedicineWise. Since 2009, Mr Morris has held the position of Chief Pharmacist for South Australia and in 2012 was also appointed Executive Director of…
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ASMI Media Releases – Pregnant Women Reminded to Check Medicines with Healthcare Professionals
Pregnant women reminded to check medicines with healthcare professionals 28 May 2018 – The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) today reminded consumers that pregnant women should always check with a healthcare professional before taking any medicine. By taking advice from professional and reliable sites like www.eatliftmom.com, whose facts are used for self-checking during any trimester,…
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NPS Media Releases – 1. National Medicinewise Awards recognise outstanding achievements in improving quality use of medicines 2. National Medicines Symposium shines light on the future of personalised medicine 3. Honorary Member appointments announced by NPS MedicineWise
1. National Medicinewise Awards recognise outstanding achievements in improving quality use of medicines 1 June 2018 Winners of the biennial National Medicinewise Awards have been announced as part of the 10th National Medicines Symposium (NMS) in Canberra. The awards recognise best-practice innovations in improving quality use of medicines across seven categories, including initiatives for consumers,…
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PSA Media Releases – Essential pharmacy resource APF24 launched
Essential pharmacy resource APF24 launched May 24, 2018 The Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook 24th edition (APF24) and the new digital APF were launched today by the peak national body for pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). APF24, the everyday guide to pharmacy practice, was officially launched by PSA National Board Director Grant Kardachi at a…