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Vol 29
- June 2010
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RMI appoints new
Communications Manage r
Christine
Ross has joined the RMI as Communications Manager. Christine has several
years’ communications experience with her background including positions at
NZBIO, Biotenz, the Life Sciences Network and central government agencies.
She is also involved with the Science Communicators Association (Scanz) and
the Public Relations Institute of NZ (Prinz).
Christine
looks forward to meeting you and your communications staff. Please feel
free to contact her at cross@rmianz.co.nz
or on (04) 499 4277.
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Pharmacy recalls
The RMI is delighted to see the Ministry of Health is
conducting a review of pharmacy recalls and is very supportive of this
process. Minister of Health Tony Ryall announced the review on 3
June, which is being undertaken by MoH and will include seeking input from
appropriate people in the sector. An external advisor has been appointed to
assist with the review and the Director General of Health will advise the
Government of the review’s findings.
The RMI has
received comments from members and will be making a submission on 23rd
June.
RMI expects
an outcome at the end of June.
To view the
terms of reference click here.
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Recommended changes to Patents Bill
The RMI has joined an informal coalition with NZBIO,
AGCARM and NZICT to recommend changes to the Patents Bill. A joint letter
has been sent to the Minister for Research, Science & Technology Dr
Wayne Mapp outlining some of our concerns with the Bill and requesting a
meeting with him.
A copy of the letter has also been sent to Prime Minister John Key,
Minister of Health Tony Ryall, Minister for Agriculture David Carter and
the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman.
Click here for
background information.
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Pharmacists
Prescribing
The Pharmacy
Council is currently consulting about a proposal to extend prescriber
rights to pharmacists which may be of benefit to the medicines industry if
the Council is able to ensure adequate training and safety measures are in
place. However we note that the Council also includes the possibility of
pharmacists prescribing controlled drugs.
The
consultation closes on 6 July 2010.
RMI members
who would like their views included in the RMI’s submission on this are
reminded to contact ksheehy@rmianz.co.nz
urgently.
To view the
consultation document click here. Further information and annexes are
available here.
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This newsletter is
published on behalf of the
Researched Medicines Industry Association of New Zealand. The views and
opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the
RMI.
For further information:
Researched Medicines Industry Association
PO Box 10447 Wellington
Phone 04 499 4277
http://www.rmianz.co.nz
info@rmianz.co.nz
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Code of Practice Review
A new, draft Code of Practice will be circulated to all
RMI members on 24 June, with a three week consultation period for members
to provide feedback by 15 July. This will be followed by consultation with
major external stakeholders at the end of July.
It is estimated that
the Code will be ready for implementation on 1 October 2010.
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RMI
Technical Manager seconded to Medicines Australia
Kevin Sheehy,
RMI Technical & Scientific Manager, has departed on a two week
secondment to gain knowledge of how Medicines Australia approaches the
following issues:
• regulation
• pharmacoeconomics
• health
outcomes research
• outcomes
of US/Australia Free Trade Agreement.
 This visit is a valuable opportunity to build and strengthen
relationships with staff at Medicines Australia on which to base future
collaboration.
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Upcoming
events
- MTANZ
& Healthcare Materials Conference
26-28 July Auckland http://www.mtanz.org.nz/
- GP CME South,
Christchurch.
05-08 August 2010 (Details YTC). www.gpcme.co.nz
- NZ
Clinical Research Conference
Auckland, New Zealand 26-27 August 2010 www.nzacres.org.nz
- International Society of
Obstetric Medicine (ISOM) Meeting, Melbourne Australia.
1 - 3 October 2010.
http://www.isomnet.org/home.cfm
- 17th World Congress of the
International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy.
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 3 - 6 October 2010
www.isshp2010-melbourne.org
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Want
to highlight your upcoming conference in the RMI E-zine? Send the details
to info@rmianz.co.nz
Contact the Editor at: cross@rmianz.co.nz
www.rmianz.co.nz
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