Duncan Armstrong, Guy Leech take aim at $6.3bn supplements market
Australia’s $6.3bn supplements market is facing criticism from two former Australian sporting stars who believe too many older…
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…
Better healthcare needs clearer communication with patients
Imagine leaving a hospital with a prescription but still wondering: which medicine should I take first? The information…
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…
‘I decided to take a leap of faith’: Largest ever number of GPs graduate – The Irish Times
When Dr Hannah McCauley was a child, she was used to her father Denis working all hours as…
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…
Patients would contribute more for drugs under proposed policy – The Irish Times
Patients would be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of their drugs and medicines under proposals…
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.…
Patients can now dispose of unused and out-of-date medicines in any pharmacy – The Irish Times
Patients will be able to dispose of unused and out-of-date medication in pharmacies nationwide as part of a…