Second phase kicks off
Recruitment has begun for up to 800 pharmacies to participate in Stage 2 of the diabetes pilot program and implement the diabetes ... 14/8/2008
PBS listing for Januvia
A new oral type 2 diabetes medication will be available on the PBS from 1 August 2008.... 16/7/2008
Black box warning for Avandia
Diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) will now carry a black box warning on the possible risk of heart attacks. ... 16/11/2007
New diabetes deal
Changes to the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) have identified a need for at least 40 new sub-agents.... 30/10/2007
Thin end of the wedge
AN ALARMING number of type 1 diabetics are reducing or skipping insulin injections to lose weight, a dangerous practice that has b... 2/8/2007
A telltale sweet tooth
Mrs Auditore, 78, is a sweet lady, always enjoying a chat even when she is only coming in to the pharmacy to get some of her favou... 2/8/2007
Dollars for diabetes
UP TO 90 community pharmacies will take part in stage one of the new national diabetes management program.... 12/6/2007