Gregory J. Kyle

Jan 15, 2024 | ajp.com.au | Nicholas O’Donoghue |Ben Wishaw |Gregory J. Kyle |Megan Haggan

Government kicks off new ‘Beforeplay’ campaign to boost testing for sexually transmitted infections   Australians are being urged to undergo regular testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in response to surging numbers of case of syphilis, gonorrhoea and chlamydia. Launching the ‘Beforeplay’ campaign on Sunday (14 January), Mark Butler the Minister for Health and AgedThis content is restricted to registered users only.

Jan 14, 2024 | ajp.com.au | Nicholas O’Donoghue |Gregory J. Kyle |Megan Haggan |David Rowley

Pharmacies operating under Sigma’s Amcal and Discount Drug Store brand could face an internal threat if the wholesaler’s planned merger with Chemist Warehouse is approved, a pharmacy owner warns.   Amcal and Discount Drug Store (DDS) franchisees will need to consider how much influence Chemist Warehouse’s owners will have over their businesses if its mergerThis content is restricted to registered users only.

Nov 29, 2023 | ajp.com.au | David Rowley |Breanna Friend |Gregory J. Kyle |Steve Hambleton

And Government re-opens thalidomide support program for those who missed out Thalidomide survivors, their families, loved ones and carers have received a “a full, unreserved and overdue apology” from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in an historical address to the Federal Parliament. At the same time the PM announced the government would be re-opening the existingThis content is restricted to registered users only.

Nov 29, 2023 | ajp.com.au | Nicholas O’Donoghue |Breanna Friend |Gregory J. Kyle |Steve Hambleton

Confidence in returning to the community pharmacy sector after taking a significant dip following the government’s 60-day dispensing announcement  Data from the latest University of Technology Sydney (UTS) pharmacy barometer survey reveals that community pharmacists’ confidence levels have soared in recent months.   After falling to a record low of 60.8 out of 200 inThis content is restricted to registered users only.

Nov 29, 2023 | ajp.com.au | Nicholas O’Donoghue |Breanna Friend |Gregory J. Kyle |Steve Hambleton

Government’s 60-day dispensing policy is being dubbed “an absolute disgrace” by Coalition  The Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, is facing accusation of failing to look after regional communities with Nationals MP, Kevin Hogan, slamming the 60-day dispensing policy.   Speaking in the House of Representatives, Hogan described Butler as “the third prizeThis content is restricted to registered users only.