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Are you disposing of your medicines correctly? – August 19, 2016
Ever wondered what happens when you dispose of your unwanted medicines? Did you know there are set protocols for medication disposal in Australia? According to the most recent figures, we are damaging our environment by incorrectly disposing of medicines in Australia. Each year, more than 500 tonnes of incorrectly disposed medicines end up in our…
Read MoreMy experience at VIVA! Communications – Sydney – August 8, 2016
From the moment I stumbled upon VIVA! Communications, while in pursuit of an organisation that combined both my passion for healthcare and my desire for a creative outlet, I was instantly inspired and connected to the company’s core goals and values. Saying that though, they do not feel like a company. They feel like a…
Read MoreWhat does the King Review mean for Pharmacy in Australia – August 5, 2016
Following the release of a discussion paper dubbed the “King Review” (as the Productivity Commission’s, Stephen King headed the review panel), which has been developed to review pharmacy remuneration and regulation procedures, discussions have opened up this week around what the review recommends and how this can impact pharmacy. The Federal Government and the Pharmacy…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Chemmart & Terry White Merger anticipated end of October – August 4, 2016
This morning (August 4, 2016), EBOS Group Limited announced plans to merge its Chemmart business with the Terry White Group businesses, in order to create one of Australia’s largest retail pharmacy groups. In an EBOS investor release published today (August 4, 2016), the wholesaler announced the merge of Chemmart with Terry White would equate to…
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