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…
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.…
Why medicines matter more than free GP visits – Cecilia Robinson
New Zealand spends just 4.9% of its health budget on medicines, compared with 12.2% in Australia and an…
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…
Health Minister Simeon Brown concedes ‘more work to do’ on medicine access – NZ Herald
Health Minister Simeon Brown concedes ‘more work to do’ on medicine access NZ HeraldInstallation features ‘forbidden’ medicines denied to…
Australia’s TGA issues warning for Ozempic, Mounjaro, GLP-1 users amid rare but ‘severe’ vision loss fears
Australians taking weight-loss drugs including Ozempic and Mounjaro are warned to monitor their vision amid fears surrounding a “severe” eye condition. The Therapeutic Goods Administration…