Warning after dispensing error ‘contributed’ to patient death
Nneka Catherine Mormah, registration number 2237158, has been warned by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) after incorrectly dispensing…
Tamil Nadu drugs control department to clamp down on overcharging of medicines by hospitals
CHENNAI: Following reports that medicines, medical devices and consumables bought by hospitals at discounted rates are billed to…
Pharmacy bodies call for guideline review over propranolol concerns
C+D has been informing, supporting and championing community pharmacy since 1859 and is proud to be at the…
AI to now prescribe medicines without a doctor’s approval in Utah
US’ Utah has approved a pilot programme, allowing Nolla Health’s AI to prescribe medicines to patients with mild-to-moderate…
From missed doses to expired medication: How to use medicines safely
Medicines play an important role in preventing, managing and treating illness. When used correctly, they can help people…
Centrelink change to affect pensioner cruisers
Retirees who are considering making a cruise ship their permanent home may see their pension entitlements reduced. Centrelink…
‘Unapproved and deadly’ – weight loss drug ‘Reta’ on illegal sale in Belfast – The Irish News
In Belfast, black-market access to an unapproved and potentially dangerous weight loss drug is just a click away.…
UK approves its second weight-loss pill while EU access lags – POLITICO
However, with the arrival of the first GLP-1 pill Wegovy (semaglutide) from Danish competitor Novo Nordisk — which…
3 widely-prescribed medicines classified as cancer-causing by WHO
Three widely-prescribed medicines used to treat high BP, fungal infections, and organ transplant rejection have been classified as…
Meet Hindumbi Kaurom Kakkada, the nurse who delivered babies by candlelight, crossed stormy seas to save lives, and became Lakshadweep’s silent hero
Long before advanced hospitals, air ambulances and modern medical equipment reached the remote islands of Lakshadweep, there were…
Regulators issue warning on ads for unlicensed weight loss drugs – Chemist+Druggist
Regulators issue warning on ads for unlicensed weight loss drugs Chemist+DruggistNovo Nordisk to seek regulatory approval for Wegovy pill…
Ebola deaths surge 30 percent as Berlin prepares for patient – POLITICO
Measures that specifically exclude foreigners are ineffective, said Jeanne Marrazzo, head of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.…