27.10.2009
Genepharm agrees to sell Pfizer`s off-patent drugs
Generic drug maker Genepharm has agreed to promote and sell Pfizer`s off-patent drugs to pharmacies.Under a distribution and services deal announced today and set to start on 1 November, the generic drug maker will sell Pfizer`s full range of... |
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23.08.2010
Generic acceptance remains low
A new study shows more than one-in-five Australians refuse to substitute their prescriptions with a generic alternative when offered by a pharmacist. The Australian research found consumer acceptance of generic medicines had not been... |
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05.04.2010
Generic substitution causing confusion
Researchers have urged health professionals to effectively communicate the difference between branded and generic medicines, following a study that highlighted a "relatively small" potential for patient confusion in generic substitution of statins,... |
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31.03.2010
Generics remain important: Sigma
Sigma Pharmaceuticals has blamed its $390 million annual loss on increasing competition in generics and a lack of uptake in year-end promotions of the drugs. Yesterday Sigma booked a net loss of $389.04 million for the year ended January 31, 2010,... |
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03.09.2010
Getting pharmaceutical information
It is fascinating to analyse an international comparison of where pharmacists learn about new pharmaceutical products. With mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) now part of the pharmacy landscape, it is important for those... |
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14.04.2010
GFC still hurting pharmacy
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has renewed its calls for improved access to finance on reasonable terms for all small businesses as community pharmacies continue to struggle in the wake of the global financial crisis. The Guild has made a... |
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28.09.2010
Ginger processor targets pharmacy sales
Australian ginger processor Buderim Ginger hopes to supply healthy treats through pharmacies as it roles out four new snacks.Following mid-study results from a trial being carried out with the University of Sydney, which a spokesman for Buderim said... |
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24.11.2009
Good medicine use key in suicide prevention
The National Prescribing Service (NPS) has used the upcoming suicide awareness day to highlight the importance of quality use of medicines.To mark the inaugural R U OK? Day on Sunday, NPS chief executive Dr Lynn Weekes urged people to take care of... |
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29.11.2009
Governments aim sights at drug misuse
Australian governments have agreed to form a national strategy to tackle the misuse of prescription drugs at a meeting in Canberra last Friday.//The Ministerial Council On Drug Strategy (MCDS), consisting of Federal, state and territory health,... |
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13.10.2009
Govt accused of stalling on ADHD drugs
The Federal opposition has accused the Government of failing to properly regulate drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).//Acting opposition health spokesman Senator Mathias Cormann demanded to know why the Government had not yet... |
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