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Community pharmacy pivotal in flu vax record
12 December 2018
Community pharmacies across Australia played a significant role in this year’s successful vaccination program which has helped to deliver the lowest rates of influenza since 2013.
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National approach to pharmacist-administered vaccination
17 October 2018
In all States and Territories across Australia, trained community pharmacists can now legally administer vaccinations, but the range of vaccinations and the allowable age of patients varies from one jurisdiction to another.
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Chronic Pain MedsCheck
7 September 2018
I am delighted that this week the Guild was able to call for expressions of interest from pharmacies wanting to take part in the Chronic Pain MedsCheck Trial.
National | A Message From President | Leadership, Advocacy, Clinical
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Vaccinations help dramatic cut in flu cases
5 September 2018
The latest national influenza data reflects the major impact arising from the committed effort the community pharmacy sector has put into raising vaccination rates across Australia.
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Chronic Pain MedsCheck trial
5 September 2018
The Pharmacy Guild has called for expressions of interest from pharmacies wanting to take part in the Chronic Pain MedsCheck Trial.
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Influenza statistics reflect well on community pharmacy
3 September 2018
The latest national influenza data reflects very well on the amazing effort community pharmacy has put into raising vaccination rates across Australia.
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Consumers support expanded pharmacy vaccinations
22 August 2018
A survey of more than 1000 Australian adults has found overwhelming support for pharmacists being allowed to administer a full range of vaccines.
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Atrial fibrillation guidelines
8 August 2018
Australia’s first guidelines for the diagnosis and management of adult patients with atrial fibrillation hope to have a major impact on the condition that causes a third of all strokes in Australia.
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PBS and MBS education available
21 February 2018
Education resources for health professionals covering the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and other subjects have been made available by the Department of Human Services.
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Location rules legislation, Codeine, CP2025 and Member briefings
9 February 2018
I’m pleased to report that the National Health Act amendment legislation which will abolish the sunset clause of the Location Rules is scheduled for debate in the House of Representatives next week. It is also expected to proceed to introduction…
National | A Message From President | Community Engagement, Advocacy, Clinical
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