In the media

PDL warns on S8 dispensing
Pharmaceutical Defence Limited has noted a recent AHPRA investigation of a pharmacist proprietor, alleging that the pharmacy failed to appropriately control the dispensing of Endone to an employee of an aged care facility (29 March 2018). More...

Queensland Bauxite Ltd implementing Canntab drug development strategy
The board of Queensland Bauxite Limited (ASX:QBL) (QBL) is pleased to update the market on developments in the drug development strategy for its subsidiary, Medical Cannabis Limited (MCL). MCL, in conjunction with Certara, a pharmaceutical consulting firm, have developed a drug development strategy for the distribution of Canntab XR medication in the Australian market (29 March 2018). More...

Measles alert issued for commuters on Brisbane trains, third confirmed case in past month
Brisbane commuters who travel on the Ferny Grove train line are warned to be on the lookout for measles symptoms after a man diagnosed with the disease used the train network while unknowingly infectious (27 March 2018). More...

Xanax, Valium, Stilnox ... How a former addict conned doctors and pharmacies for years
A former drug addict who "played the victim" to get pharmacies to prescribe medication joins calls for the Queensland Government to set up a real-time monitoring system to prevent doctor shopping (27 March 2018). More...

MBA: Public consultation on proposed changes to sexual boundaries guidelines
The Medical Board of Australia is inviting feedback on draft revised guidelines 'Sexual boundaries in the doctor-patient relationship'. Released: 29 January 2018; Closed: 29 March 2018. More...

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