01.12.2010
Roxon says 5CPA a model for e-health
The Fifth Community Pharmacy Agreement is an example of how e-health systems can work, according to Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon.Speaking at the Government’s e-Health Conference in Melbourne yesterday the Minister highlighted a number of... |
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01.12.2010
AIHW: arthritis and osteoporosis drugs
Early use of DMARDs is now common practice in managing rheumatoid arthritis with methotrexate the most frequently recommended medication, according to a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).The report summarises... |
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30.11.2010
Know your complementary medicines: study
Health care professionals are being urged to use online resources to learn more about drug interactions between widely used complementary medicines and conventional pharmaceuticals.With up to 60 per cent of the Australian population using... |
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30.11.2010
Guild welcomes pharmacy-based telehealth
Plans to make pharmacies in rural and remote parts of Australia hubs for telehealth are being supported by Pharmacy Guild of Australia.Speaking to Pharmacy eNews after the release of a Government discussion paper, which said pharmacies, could be... |
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30.11.2010
TGA approves first prescription Omega 3 drug
A new secondary treatment containing Omega 3 has been approved for patients at risk of myocardial infarction, by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).Containing a combination of Omega 3 and Ethyl Esters 90, Omacor has been licensed for use as... |
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22.11.2010
Pharmacists come out swinging for charity
Golf loving pharmacists helped to raise more than $15,000 for autism charity Aeiou Foundation at the Lakelands Golf Club Merrimac, Queensland this week.More than 140 pharmacists took to the golf course for the annual Queensland Chemists team golf... |
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19.11.2010
Outback education to improve medicines use
Pharmacists are being encouraged to participate in a training program designed to boost medicines use among indigenous communities.The NPS Outreach Pharmacists for Remote Aboriginal Health Services program has been established in the wake of reports... |
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19.11.2010
Minister warns health funds
Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon has warned the health insurance industry its bid for double-inflation rate premium increases might not get her backing.Health funds reportedly are seeking ministerial approval to raise premiums by about six per... |
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18.11.2010
Senate MoU rejection could impact on pharmacy: Guild
Failure to pass the National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)) Bill next week could leave community pharmacy in uncharted territory the Pharmacy Guild says.With the Senate set to vote on the Bill, which will enable the... |
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18.11.2010
Pharmacists can play preventative role: PSA
Pharmacy is ready to play a key role in the Government’s new Preventive Health Agency, according to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA). The agency, formed following the passage of the National Preventive Health Agency Bill 2010, will... |
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