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     <title><![CDATA[Cough and cold labelling to provide consistent message]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[New recommendations on the use of cough and cold medicines in children will support pharmacists' advice for them not to be used in children under six years of age. 
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     <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:17:47 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Pharmacy to keep discounts: Ranbaxy]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Generic drug manufacturer Ranbaxy has announced it will maintain discounts on all its significant molecules affected by the looming PBS reforms. 
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     <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:04:51 GMT</pubDate>
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     <guid>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/no--golden-pill--winner-again</guid>
     <title><![CDATA[No 'Golden Pill' winner again]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The dearth of new products coming through pharmaceutical pipline has been revealed by the non-awarding of a prestigious international prize for therapeutic advances.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:31:01 GMT</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/no--golden-pill--winner-again</link>     
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     <guid>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/health-reform-presents-opportunities-for-pharmacis</guid>
     <title><![CDATA[Health reform presents opportunities for pharmacists]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The health reform agenda this year is taking on a new impetus, with Medicare Locals assuming an integral role in the health sector and the introduction of personally controlled electronic health records moving a step closer during 2012.
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     <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:21:57 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[TGA recommendations on cough and cold meds]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Advisory statements for children's cough and cold medicines are set to be overhauled by new proposals from the TGA.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:58:38 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Battle of the sexes win for female pharmacists]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Female pharmacists may generally earn less than their male counterparts, however they significantly outperform them on depth of clinical knowledge, new Australian survey results show.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:52:42 GMT</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/battle-of-the-sexes-win-for-female-pharmacists--1</link>     
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     <guid>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/generic-rosuvastating-injunction-stays</guid>
     <title><![CDATA[Generic rosuvastatin injunction stays]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Apotex Australia's plans to launch a generic version of Astra Zeneca’s Crestor (rosuvastatin) in time to be listed on the PBS from 1 April, are being blocked by the Federal Court.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:49:50 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[12 trends that will define business in the "new normal"]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA["Business as usual" is undergoing a transformation due to changing consumer tastes and economic pressures.  Here are 12 trends to help ensure the future of  your business.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:41:45 GMT</pubDate>
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     <guid>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/vote-on-5cpa-senate-inquiry-postponed</guid>
     <title><![CDATA[Vote on 5CPA Senate inquiry postponed]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Uncertainty remains over the future of a proposed Senate inquiry into the Fifth Community Pharmacy Agreement, after today's scheduled vote was postponed until 28 February.
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     <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:45:24 GMT</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/vote-on-5cpa-senate-inquiry-postponed</link>     
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     <title><![CDATA[Generics to reduce need for further PBS cuts: GMiA]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Savings made through generic versions of blockbuster drugs coming off patent will eliminate the need for further PBS cuts, the Generic Medicines Industry Association believes.
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     <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:40:26 GMT</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/generics-to-reduce-need-for-further-pbs-cuts--gmia</link>     
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     <title><![CDATA[Medicines update]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The latest Australian medicines news, including Fosomax for osteoporosis patients with no history of fracture and a new shelf-stable probiotic supplement.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:24:59 GMT</pubDate>
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     <guid>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/guild-wary-of-senate-5cpa--witch-hunt</guid>
     <title><![CDATA[Guild wary of Senate 5CPA 'witch hunt']]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The terms of reference for a Senate inquiry into the Fifth Community Pharmacy Agreement "look disturbingly like a witch hunt" the Pharmacy Guild of Australia believes.
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     <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:21:39 GMT</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/guild-wary-of-senate-5cpa--witch-hunt</link>     
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     <guid>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/pharmacy-led-strategies-to-manage-intermittent-all</guid>
     <title><![CDATA[Pharmacy-led strategies manage intermittent allergic rhinitis]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Pharmacy staff training to enable them to recommend practical and individual strategies for patients with intermittent allergic rhinitis (IAR) can improve self-management of symptoms and triggers. 
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     <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:14:39 GMT</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/pharmacy-led-strategies-to-manage-intermittent-all</link>     
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     <title><![CDATA[Community pharmacies fight back against online threat]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Community pharmacy needs to "get with it", or "get swamped" by online competitors, according to Sydney-based pharmacy owner David Wilson.
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     <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:06:20 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Pharmacists maintaining supplies despite floods]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Reports have already emerged of pharmacies being impacted by dramatic floods in south-west Queensland and northern NSW.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:43:38 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Delivering PA analgesic education in store]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Pharmacists have a new education tool to help train their staff in delivering the best advice on over-the-counter analgesics.
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     <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:33:31 GMT</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/pharmacists-to-train-pas-on-otc-analgesics</link>     
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     <title><![CDATA[Stock management key to coping with price disclosure]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Good stock management will be essential for minimising the financial impact of mandatory price reductions due on 1 April, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia believes.
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     <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:29:39 GMT</pubDate>
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     <guid>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/alerts-needed-to-flag-shortages</guid>
     <title><![CDATA[Alerts needed to flag shortages]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Alerts on prescribing software to inform health professionals when medicines are temporarily unavailable should be a priority, a GP says.  
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     <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:24:46 GMT</pubDate>
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     <guid>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/senate-to-vote-on-fifth-agreement-inquiry-call</guid>
     <title><![CDATA[Senate to vote on fifth agreement inquiry call]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Senators are expected to vote on a proposal to carry out an inquiry into the Federal Government’s dealings with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia next week.
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     <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:01:06 GMT</pubDate>
     <link>http://www.pharmacynews.com.au/news/senate-to-vote-on-fifth-agreement-inquiry-call</link>     
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     <title><![CDATA[Fears of new pharmacy flood crisis]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Pharmacists are preparing for another February of flooding, with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland branch holding a crisis meeting this morning.
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     <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:56:32 GMT</pubDate>
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