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World news wrapup: 9 August 2019
Pharmacist allegedly threatens doctor for hurting his business; Canadian pharmacist facing discipline over alleged door-to-door distribution of naloxone kits; woman criticises pharmacists over morning-after pill judgement Bangalore, India: A pharmacist …
World news wrapup: 20 September 2018
Pharmacist sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to repay $1.1 million for decade-long healthcare fraud scheme; Greek pharmacist shot “mafia-style” in broad daylight Columbus, Ohio, US: A Columbus …
World news wrapup: 5 April 2018
Walmart looking to scoop up online pharmacy start-up; addiction, anxiety leads to 20,000 stolen pills; UK pharmacist reaches MasterChef semi finals US: Walmart is reportedly in talks to acquire online …
How pharmacy celebrated its annual day
The profession has marked World Pharmacists’ Day by highlighting how pharmacy can help manage health care challenges Irish people make an estimated two million visits to community pharmacy every month, …
Global high blood pressure rates double
High-income nations like Australia have made good reductions in hypertension, but worldwide the problem is bigger than ever, new research shows. The most comprehensive analysis of worldwide trends in blood …
Seven Trump policies on health
As the world adjusts to the idea of Donald Trump as President-elect of the United States, AJP examines his comments regarding healthcare and drugs Trump has become more conservative as …
World news wrapup: 13 October 2016
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world New York, US: A New York pharmacy introduced a 7% “man tax” for one day in a bid to …
World news wrapup: 11 August 2016
AJP takes a look at pharmacy news from around the world Missouri, US: Five pharmacies from four states have filed a class-action lawsuit against pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Express Scripts, reports …
World News Wrapup: 20 July 2016
Pharmacy news from around the world, including more reports of Clonidine overdoses in children Jakarta, Indonesia: Police have named 14 hospitals and eight midwife clinics which allegedly administered fake vaccines …
World news wrapup: 30 June 2016
AJP takes a look at the world’s week in pharmacy The US Supreme Court has turned away an appeal by a family-owned pharmacy which objected to supplying emergency contraception on …
World News Wrapup: 2 June 2016
Our weekly wrapup of pharmacy news from around the globe Northvale, New Jersey: A pharmacist in New Jersey recently helped rescue a 10-year-old girl who was having an acute asthma …
World news wrapup: 12 May 2016
Our weekly wrapup of pharmacy news from around the world Nottingham, UK: A pharmacist has been criticised in UK media for allegedly putting a towel over the head of a …
