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    References for the Berbatis Series of Research October 2003


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    Anonymous. New contract in danger without more clarity on control of entry, PNSC warns. Pharm J 2003; 271: 105.

    Anonymous. Survey links drug counselling to Rx volume. Drug Topics 2000 ; 144 (Sept 4) :

    Anonymous. Mass-merchandisers pull ahead of drugstores in OTC sales. Drug Topics 1997(May 2) :

    Benrimoj S , Gilbert A. A program to develop and test a mechanism to raise national standards of practice for the provision of Pharmacist Only and Pharmacy medicines in Australian community pharmacy " . Barton (ACT) : Pharmacy Guild of Australia, April 2002.

    Berbatis CG, Sunderland VB. Pharmacy numbers (letter). Australian Business 1990 (24 Jan): 8-9.

    Berbatis C a. New worldwide pharmacy developments. Pharmacy Review 2003; 27(1): 54-56.

    Blank D. Supermarket pharmacies reporting solid sales gains. Drug Topics 1999 (19, May 2) : 103-

    Breu J. Supermarkets seen evolving to become whole health centers. Drug Topics 2000; (21) : 14-

    Bronger J a. Reviewing the pharmacy acts. Pharmacy Review 2003; 27(1): 2-3.

    Bronger J. Woolies' pharmacy focus. Aust J Pharm 2003; 84:702.

    Bronger J. Say no to supermarket stealth. Aust J Pharm 2003; 84: 622.

    Brown B. Fuel deals fire up supermarkets. The Australian Prime Space October 16,2003 : 14.

    Buisson J. Is this deregulation by the back door? Pharm J 2003;271: 113-114.

    Cardinale V. Study finds consumers get more satisfaction at independents. Drug Topics 1998; (November 16) : 103-

    Clegg B. Woolies takes a hit in discounting war. The Weekend Australian Financial Review October 4 2003: 12.

    Clegg B. Woolworths goes at a discount.. The Australian Financial Review October 10 2003: 28.

    Durie J. US property fraught with danger. The Weekend Australian Financial Review October 4 2003: 72.

    Evans S. Woolies dumped as Coles bites. Australian Financial Review October 3 2003: 55.

    Gottliebsen R. Makeover or background blitz? The Weekend Australian September 27, 2003 : 34.

    Galbally R. A review of drugs, poisons & controlled substances legislation. Volumes 1 and 2. Canberra : Commonwealth of Australia, 2000.

    Kwong L, Yeo E. Retail sector : August retail sales - mixed signals. Sydney ( Level 18 Grosvenor Place , 225 George Street, Sydney ,Australia) : Deutsche Bank Asia-Pacific Equity Research, 2003: 4 pages.

    Levy S. Supermarkets: pharmacy's best kept secret ? Drug Topics 2000; 144 (18 ): 50- 58.

    Levy S. Diabetes education program takes a Giant step forward. Drug Topics 2002; 144 (15 ): 74 -

    Levy S. Supermarket pharmacies want to work with pharmacy schools. Drug Topics 2002; 146 (9 ): 28.

    Levy S. Supermarket pharmacies report highs, lows for 2002. Drug Topics 2002; 147 ( ):14-17.

    Levy S. Here comes the new wave. Drug Topics 2003; 148 ( July 21 ): .


    McCann B. Supermarket R.Ph.s told how to draw traffic. Drug Topics 1996; ( May 6 ):

    Matterson H. Coles gets to pay credit card ace. Weekend Australian October 25, 2003 : 28.


    Mills K. Coles shops for open source. The Australian October 7, 2003 : 25.

    Murray-West R. Big stores welcome pharmacy overhaul: OFT announces prescription for change at the chemists. Daily Telegraph (London) January 18 2003: 33.

    Neto A. Changing pharmacy practice : the Australian experience. Pharm J 2003; 270: 235-236.

    Norris P. The New Zealand retail sector. J Soc Admin Pharm 2003 (submitted)

    Norris P. Extended roles for pharmacists I New Zealand pharmacies : what kinds of pharmacies and pharmacists are involved? J Soc Admin Pharm 2003; 20: 125-131.

    Pray JJ, Pray WS. Non-pharmacy OTC sales : patients lose. US Pharmacist 2003; 28 (5): .

    RPSGB a ( Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain). Public access to pharmacies must not be reduced says Royal Pharmaceutical Society : responses to Government announcement on OFT community pharmacy report. London : RPSGB News Release ; 17 July 2003 .

    RPSGB b ( Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain - Welsh Executive). Community pharmacies play a vital role in health provision in Wales - Welsh Executive response to Government announcement on OFT report . London : RPSGB News Release ; 22 July 2003 .

    Safe M. War of the aisles. Weekend Australian Magazine October 25, 2003 : 26- 29.

    Smith N. Trolley wars. Sydney Morning Herald. October 6, 2003.

    Tarlach GM. Supermarket pharmacies perfect for 'whole health'. Drug Topics 1998; (May 18);

    Thompson A. OFT update. Scottish Chemists' Review 2003; 16-17.

    Ukens C. Biennial salary survey the big lure. Drug Topics 1999; (March 15);

    Ukens C. Electronic prescribing takes Giant step forward. Drug Topics 2002 (May 6);

    Vivien JC. Canadian drug imports. US Pharmacist 2003; 28 (7):

    Weekend Australian. Top 150 companies up to close of trade ,Friday Oct 24. Weekend Australian October 25, 2003 : 35.

    Wright O. Superstores given go ahead to open new pharmacies. The Times (London) July 18,2003 : 7.

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