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Red Cross blood service rebranded as Lifeblood
27 November 2019
The Australian Red Cross Blood Service has been rebranded as Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
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My Health Record audit report
27 November 2019
The report of an audit My Health Record has found its implementation has been largely effective, and that implementation planning, governance and communication were appropriate.
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SA vax extension plan welcomed
27 November 2019
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s South Australian Branch has expressed full support for the proposed extension of pharmacist vaccination to include administering flu vaccines for children from the age of 10.
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Guild suicide prevention education and training
27 November 2019
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch has received funding from the Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast Primary Health Network (PHN), to conduct early suicide prevention training to both community pharmacy staff and members of the public.
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Asthma alert
27 November 2019
The National Asthma Council Australia has issued a warning of potential serious asthma and hay fever episodes resulting from the poor air quality being experienced in many areas.
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Aged care boost welcome
27 November 2019
The additional aged care funding package announced this week puts a spotlight on the vital role of community pharmacists in reviewing the medication of patients in residential aged care.
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Anthony Desk 18 Nov 2019
18 November 2019
We are excited to introduce fortnightly video messages from our Branch President, Anthony Tassone providing a quick update to members. The first update in the series is available now to watch online. For any specific questions or comments please feel…
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Electronic Prescriptions Project
14 November 2019
The Government’s Electronic Prescribing Project (EPP) (or ePrescriptions project) reached its first milestone on 31 October with the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) publishing the technical framework for the new system, co-designed with industry stakeholders including the Guild and software…
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PBS and Pharmacy Compliance
14 November 2019
The Guild does not support or tolerate fraudulent activity by any PBS approved pharmacist. We do however recognise that unintentional errors can occur, particularly as the complexity of the PBS increases, so it is important that members avoid being caught…
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World Diabetes Day
13 November 2019
The theme for World Diabetes Day 2019 being held tomorrow is Family and Diabetes.
Page last updated 14 June 2019