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World news wrapup: 27 August 2020
UAE cracks down on prescription discounting; US docs oppose pharmacist vaccination of children; pharmacist loses battle with COVID-19 Dubai, UAE: The Gulf News reports that the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry …
World news wrapup: 20 August 2020
Backlash as Amazon enters pharmacy in India; US pharmacist sentenced after tampering with and stealing narcotic infusions; Bahamas pharmacist questions curbside pharmacy service Bengalaru, India: Outraged at the entry of …
World news wrapup: 13 August 2020
Canadian pharmacist suspended over forged scripts for amphetamines; COVID-19 reports in UK community pharmacy; Virginia pharmacy students left in limbo Calgary, Alberta: A Canadian pharmacist has had his registration suspended …
World news wrapup: 6 August 2020
Pharmacy slammed by dog attack victim; UK pharmacists face racism; remdesivir ring caught Snodland, England: A pharmacy in Kent has come under fire after a patient with a facial injury …
World news wrapup: 23 July 2020
Quest to reunite former pharmacy customers with their 80s photos; ex-pharmacist sentenced over attempt to rob fish and chip shop; former pharmacist to stay in prison after outcry from his …
World news wrapup: 16 July 2020
Longer sentences potential for role in fungal meningitis outbreak; public rates UK pharmacy; pharmacist who diluted cancer meds out of prison early Boston, Massachusetts: A panel of judges says a …
World news wrapup: 9 July 2020
Chemist Warehouse expands to NZ South Island; US pharmacy fined for price-gouging; Scottish patients required to wear masks in pharmacy Christchurch, New Zealand: Chemist Warehouse has now expanded to New …
Prison term for fraud, opioid supply
A pharmacist has been sentenced to four years’ prison after pleading guilty to a conspiracy that involved healthcare fraud and illegal distribution of opioids Ray Ashley Dixon, a pharmacist who …
World news wrapup: 25 June 2020
Chinese pharmacy chain head jailed over fake masks; Northern Irish pharmacist speaks out on racism; fluffy dog helps foil New York robbery Beijing, China: The chair of a Beijing-based chain …
World news wrapup: 11 June 2020
How looting affects pharmacy patients; UK pharmacists left out of COVID-19 support; “unfathomable collision of demand” for pharmacy in NZ’s Stage Four lockdown Van Nuys, California: CBSN Los Angeles has …
World news wrapup: 4 June 2020
Pharmacists looted in US violence; Glasgow tea trolley helps in social distancing; NZ pharmacists call for mental health role United States: Fox News has reported on the “nightmare for a …
World news wrapup: 28 May 2020
UK pharmacies ask BoJo for financial help; NZ faces contraceptives shortage; New York State bans pharmacy tobacco sales UK: The National Pharmacy Association has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson …