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Patients would save if pharmacists could do more
2 October 2019
The latest AIHW Health Expenditure Australia 2017-18 Report highlights that pharmacists could play a greater role in easing some of the pressure on Australia’s health system.
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The PBS - delivering value for consumers and taxpayers
2 October 2019
There’s been some very good news this week for consumers and taxpayers with significant new listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme making some high-cost life-saving medicines affordable for all.
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Giving time for carers
2 October 2019
Encouraging people to give time to support someone they know who is helping as an unpaid carer is the theme behind the Time Counts campaign which is being launched to coincide with National Carers Week being held form 13-19 October.
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Podcast: hear from our new Executive Director
2 October 2019
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia recently welcomed new Executive Director Suzanne Greenwood who features in the Guild’s latest podcast in which she discusses her new role and her hopes for community pharmacy.
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Chronic Pain MedsCheck Trial, new portal for pharmacy approvals
27 September 2019
If you are one of the approximately 1,600 pharmacies involved in the Chronic Pain MedsCheck Trial, please be aware that the recruitment deadline has been extended by two months to 30 November 2019.
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Search for Australia's best intern pharmacist
18 September 2019
Nominations are now open for the MIMS/Guild Intern of the Year Award 2019.
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Helping healthcare providers to share information
18 September 2019
Eliminating paper-based messaging in healthcare is a priority of the National Digital Health Strategy and collaboration to develop enhanced secure messaging will ensure healthcare providers can communicate quickly, easily and securely to provide safer and more efficient care.
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New resource helps understanding of prostate cancer
18 September 2019
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia has released a new online tool to improve understanding of the disease and to help in decision-making about PSA testing.
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Qld real-time monitoring closer
18 September 2019
Real-time prescription monitoring in Queensland is a step closer with the passing of the Medicines and Poisons Act and the Therapeutic Goods Act in the Queensland Parliament yesterday.
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World Pharmacists Day
18 September 2019
World Pharmacists Day will be held on Wednesday 25 September with the theme this year of safe and effective medicines for all.
Page last updated 30 January 2018