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World news wrapup: 26 October 2017
Pharmacists reprimanded for breaching Prince’s privacy; Saudi pharmacist hailed as example of women’s education; Ontario pharmacist arrested for helping robbers Indiana: Several pharmacists were caught out attempting to access the …
Vaping nicotine linked to later smoking
Teenagers who use e-cigarettes with higher nicotine content may be more likely to smoke, new research finds The use of electronic cigarettes with higher nicotine concentrations by high school students …
World news wrapup: 19 October 2017
NZ pharmacists oppose codeine upschedule; most Zambian pharmacies operating illegally; Chicago moves to reduce script pressure New Zealand: Radio New Zealand has detailed a debate over the potential upscheduling of …
Pharmacist backtracks after Alzheimer’s remarks
A Washington pharmacist has drawn unwanted attention from social media after he intimated that US Congress members were dementia patients STATnews reporter Erin Mershon interviewed Mike Kim, the “reserved” pharmacist …
World news wrapup: 12 October 2017
UK pharmacist jailed on terrorism charge; seven-month suspension following dispensing error death; Philippine pharmacists demand justice for slain colleague Nottingham, UK: A Leicester pharmacist has been jailed for six years …
World news wrapup: 5 October 2017
Free drugs destroying pharmacy sector in Jamaica; pharmacist assaulted after patient death; US medicinal cannabis classes stopped over legal issues Jamaica: Journalist and pharmacy owner Milton Wray has condemned the …
World news wrapup: 28 September 2017
British pharmacist allegedly showed children Islamic State videos; CVS beefs up defenses in opioid fight; tech allegedly stole pain drugs from dying patients Nottingham, England: Leicester pharmacist Zameer Ghumra has …
Amazon making a move?
Amazon may be getting in touch with US pharmacy industry players in moves to enter the pharmaceutical market Analysts at investment bank Leerink Partners have spoken with pharmacy executives, reports …
World news wrapup: 21 September 2017
Pharmacist faces life in jail over meningitis outbreak; pharmacy owner killed over 15¢; compounding trouble in LA Boston, Massachusetts: Pharmacist Glenn A Chin, the supervisory pharmacist from the compounding pharmacy …
World news wrapup: 14 September 2017
How pharmacy handled Hurricane Irma; GPs and pharmacists scuffle over flu service; ‘errant’ Malaysian pharmacists threaten GP business Florida, US: The outpatient pharmacy at Florida Hospital Orlando was one of …
Pharmacy helps during Harvey
The pharmacy sector is stepping up to help Americans affected by the devastating hurricane in Texas Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price has declared a public health emergency in …
World news wrapup: 17 August 2017
Kmart opens first telepharmacy; three more come forward in US pharmacist strip case; GP-pharmacist spat over CMs in New Zealand Niagara Falls, New York: Three more people have made formal …