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CSL boosting flu vaccine supply in coronavirus crisis
8 April 2020 - Australia’s biggest health company, CSL, is stepping up supplies of the latest flu vaccine after Health ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Apr 2020
Medicines Australia and the Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association granted interim authorisation by the ACCC
3 April 2020 - In an important collaborative step, Medicines Australia and the Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association have today ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Apr 2020
Controversial malaria drug for COVID-19 cases on way to Australia
4 April 2020 - Australia has secured 2,000 courses of an anti-malaria drug that are to be shipped here and available ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Mar 2020
Expansion of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme continued dispensing arrangements COVID-19
31 March 2020 - The Australian Government has extended the temporary Continued Dispensing (Emergency Measures) for three months to 30 ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Mar 2020
Ensuring continued access to medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic
31 March 2020 - The Australian Government has approved a number of temporary changes to medicines regulation to ensure Australians can ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Mar 2020
COVID-19: Australia Post announces launch of pharmacy home delivery service amid coronavirus crisis
28 March 2020 - Australia Post has announced the launch of its Pharmacy Home Delivery Service to assist vulnerable members ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Mar 2020
‘Uber for pharmacies’ launches
26 March 2020 - Shares in ASX-listed tech provider MedAdvisor are up by almost 25%, after the company announced a ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Mar 2020
MA welcomes the Government’s actions to ensure continued access to medicines
19 March 2020 - Medicines Australia CEO Elizabeth de Somer has welcomed today’s announcement by the deputy Chief Medical Officer ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Mar 2020
No need to stockpile medicines says MA Chief
19 March 2020 - Medicines Australia CEO Elizabeth de Somer has echoed calls by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison, for ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Mar 2020
Panic buying sparks national shortages of children's medication
18 March 2020 - Chronic medicine shortages are likely to last for weeks, after panic buyers stripped the nation's chemist ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Mar 2020
Reliance on China for medicines an emergency
16 March 2020 - The United States has declared a national emergency as a result of the spread of COVID-19. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Mar 2020
'Massive shortages': rural Australian pharmacies low on essential medications amid coronavirus
12 March 2020 - Major drug wholesalers warn of unprecedented demand saying it is 30% to 40% higher than forecast. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Government considers stockpiling drugs as infections climb
8 March 2020 - The federal government is considering stockpiling drugs such as antibiotics and antivirals as the coronavirus continues ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Feb 2020
'Instant' prescription providers prompt warnings from GPs and pharmacists
5 February 2020 - Doctor and pharmacist peak bodies are voicing concerns about online services offering "instant" prescriptions to people ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Jan 2020
Amazon Australia signals pharmacy foray with new trademark application
14 January 2020 - The local arm of retail giant Amazon has filed a trademark for the term "Amazon Pharmacy", ...