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www.flordis.com.au/health-professionals ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE *#1 selling non-prescription menopause relief product in Switzerland. References: 1. Lopatka L et al, Journal of Menopause 2007; 2:16-21. 2. Schellenberg et al, Evidence-Based Comp and Alternative Med 2012. Funded by Max Zeller Soehne AG. 3. Drewe J et al, Phytomedicine 2013; 20:659-666. Funded by Max Zeller Soehne AG. 4. IQVIA, national sales data Switzerland, sell-in (Pharmacy, Drugstore, Self-dispensing Doctors), turnover (ex-factory) in CHF, MAT June 2021.
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Antiviral access Eligibility for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) access to COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments, has been widened from today. Under the new criteria, First Nations people aged 30 years and older with one risk factor, rather than two, can now access Lagevrio or Paxlovid through the PBS.
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TGA clamps down on cannabis ads The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is continuing its clamp down on unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis products. The medicines regulator issued 18 infringement notices totalling $239,760 to two NSW-based companies running medicinal cannabis clinics, in relation to the promotion of products on their websites and social media platforms. The Australian Institute of Medicinal Cannabis Pty Ltd was issued eight notices totalling $106,560, while Biologics Research Institute Australia Pty Ltd, was handed 10 notices amounting to $133,200. “The companies allegedly promoted the use of unregistered prescription-only medicinal cannabis products,” the TGA said. “TGA further alleges that the advertising included unapproved references to serious diseases or conditions, including cancer and epilepsy.
“Some advertising also allegedly suggested or implied that particular medicinal cannabis products were recommended or approved by a government authority. “Prescription-only medicines cannot be advertised to consumers in Australia as it undermines the doctor-patient relationship and may create an inappropriate demand for particular medicines which may not be right for the individual.” Meanwhile, the TGA has issued
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five infringement notices, totalling $13,320 to a Western Australian health practitioner in relation to alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis on a website and social media channels. The health practitioner allegedly promoted products that were not registered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, and used unapproved references to serious conditions, such as cancer and multiple sclerosis.
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Blooms to roll out recycling scheme Blooms The Chemist is set to introduce a blister pack recycling program across the group’s 110 pharmacies from 07 Nov. The launch of the scheme in partnership with recycling specialist, Pharmacycle, will see cobranded blister pack bins installed in all Blooms stores from next Mon. Blooms Chief Operating Officer, Pamela Bishop, said the group was the first pharmacy brand to launch a blister pack recycling program across its entire network. “More and more, our customers are telling us they want to be able to recycle common household medicinal waste,” she said. “We want to lead the pharmacy industry by example on environmental issues like recycling blister packs, which is why Blooms is excited to be partnering with Pharmacycle to offer our local communities a complete recycling solution. “Additionally, it ensures our stores can recycle blister pack waste
generated from their dispensary service. “This program helps Blooms reduce our carbon footprint and supports our local communities to do the same.” Pharmacycle is aiming to have at least 500 drop-off locations across the country to improve access to blister pack recycling. Pharmacycle’s Recycling Operations Manager, Nicholas Klapsogiannis, said pharmacies can lead by example on recycling
medicinal blister packs, as sufficient volumes are required to warrant the use of specialised recycling technology. “Blister packs are a real problem for households because they cannot be recycled in household recycling and often end up in that stream as contaminants,” he said. “That’s why this new partnership with Blooms is important because it provides the mechanism to achieve a better outcome for environmental impact.”
New look SDC Star Pharmacy Group has launched its latest generation layout at its Star Discount Chemist (SDC) Arana Hills store in Queensland. The new look pharmacy is the first SDC store in the state with two Star Health Clinic rooms and a dedicated natural health precinct. SDC Arana Hill Pharmacy Manager, Charlotte Ewer, said customers and staff were enjoying the new layout, including the consultation rooms. “They bring an extra sense of privacy for our patients and allow us to provide even more services and added professionalism,” she said. Star Pharmacy Group CEO, David Clark, said the new design offered pharmacy owners a more “patientfocused” design to support better customer engagement throughout the store.
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contact lens wears, Tassone said as trusted and accessible health professionals pharmacists were well placed to offer support to patients dealing with the condition. He added that pharmacists welcomed innovative, evidencebased products that provide patients with increased relief from conditions such as ocular dryness.
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Dispensary Corner With the Melbourne Cup set to stop the nation once again this afternoon, it’s important to make sure common sideeffects do not put a halt to your functionality tomorrow. While many will inevitably overindulge - either celebrating a great win, or drowning their sorrows at having overlooked the winner to back the favourite, a lot of people across the country will wake up feeling slightly unwell tomorrow. Thankfully, a Utah-based pharmacist known as Dr Chris, has shared his favourite hangover remedy. In a TikTok video, Dr Chris extols the benefits of ginger ale and ginger beer, as miracle cures for those who have had that one drink too many. “Ginger contains gingerol, which is great for nausea and settling upset stomachs,” the pharmacist said. “If your ginger beer or ale is made with real ginger then it may be able to help with postdrinking nausea.” Dr Chris, who appears to have a special interest in hangover cures, has previously recommended that patients struggling to cope with the after effects of their excesses should plunge their face into a bowl of ice-cold water to tackle alcoholinduced nausea.
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Pharmacy bandit busted Townsville-based bandit, Jason Outram, will remain behind bars until Jul 2023 at least, after being convicted of the armed robbery of a pharmacy. Townsville District Court heard that Outram attempted to disguise himself by wearing sunglasses and a cap, before entering the store brandishing a knife, hours after he had been handed a suspended sentence relating to a separate offence on 28 Sep 2021. Outram, who was previously jailed for a raid on a pharmacy in Innisfail in 2010, stole approximately $750-worth of medications, which he was informed was for cancer patients, the Townsville Bulletin reported. The thief then fled the scene of the crime, but was identified a short time later wearing the same clothes he had worn to court in the morning. Outram’s defence barrister, Ross Malcomson, told the Court that he had developed an opioid dependence after being introduced to the drugs while working on fishing trawlers as a teenager. Malcomson said Outram had subsequently been prescribed the
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painkillers after being diagnosed as having a back condition, which led him to spiral “further out of control”. Outlining his client’s rationale for raiding the store, Malcomson explained that Outram had an argument with his teenage daughter and decided to “prove her right” by holding up the pharmacy. The barrister noted that Outram’s plan was “unsophisticated and doomed to failure”. Judge Jennifer Rosengren sentenced Outram to five years imprisonment for the robbery, including 300 days already served, making him eligible for parole in Jul 2023.
Pharmacy tech linked to double murder Indiana-based pharmacy technician, Richard Matthew Allan, is facing charges relating to the unsolved murders of two teenagers in 2017. The 50-year-old who works at a CVS pharmacy in the city of Delphi, was arrested last week in relation to the slayings of Liberty German, aged 14 and 13-year-old Abigail Williams. Local prosecutor, Nicholas McLeland, said the arrest was
“a step in the right direction”, adding, “it’s concerning he’s a local guy”. German and Williams went missing on 13 Feb 2017, and their bodies were discovered the following day, The Republic reported. A spokesperson for CVS said that the company was “shocked and saddened to learn that one of our store employees was arrested as a suspect in these crimes”.
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The Ann Dalton Address will be presented by the inspiring Turia Pitt at next year’s Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP2023), taking place on the Gold Coast from 23-26 March 2023. Caught in a grassfire while competing in an ultramarathon in 2011, Turia suffered burns to 65 per cent of her body. Conference convenor Kos Sclavos said that each year the goal of the conference was to provide delegates with a unique mix of clinical, business and motivational speakers. “Turia Pitt’s incredible story during the Ann Dalton Address is not to be missed,” Mr Sclavos said. “She is living proof that, with the right mindset, anything is possible.” Turia will be joined by over 100 other speakers during the four-day educational program. A copy of the program will be available in early November. For further details go to the APP 2023 website here.
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