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"It Will Be Implementation That Matters" Says The CCA, UK

16 May 2008

The Company Chemists' Association (CCA) welcomed The NHS Next Stage Review Leading Local Change paper and the Government's five pledges to change in the NHS. Georgina Craig, who leads on commissioning policy for the CCA...
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Healthgrades Launches Prescription Drug Information And Ratings Tool

16 May 2008

HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization, announced the launch of a prescription drug rating and comparison tool for patients on http://www.HealthGrades.com...
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The Battle Against Obesity: Experts And Pharmacists Call For An Increased Role For Pharmacy Across The UK

16 May 2008

New data revealed show that the pharmacy profession is increasingly recognising the potential to be involved in weight management, in a bid to stop the rising number of obese and overweight people...
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Pharmacy / Pharmacist News Articles Archive - Page 1

16 May 2008

BSI British Standards Publishes New Glossary To Help Promote The Safe And Efficient Commercialisation Of Regenerative Medicine Products In The UK

15 May 2008

Kroger Matches Discounts Of Other Retailers On Prescription Women's Health Medications

Health Grades Expands Health Care Facilities Grading Tool To Include Prescription Drugs

51% Of Insured U.S. Residents Regularly Take Prescription Drugs For Chronic Illnesses, Study Finds

FDA Requests $275M To Ensure Safety Of Imported Medical Devices, Drugs, Food

Members' Forum Will Discuss Clarke Report, UK

Society Announces Synergy Award Winner, UK

Pharmacists Play Important Part In Stroke Services

14 May 2008

Hawaii Legislature Overrides Gov. Lingle's Veto Of Prescription Drug Importation Program

Zero Tolerance For Counterfeit Medicines

13 May 2008

NPA Establishes Pharmacy IT Supply Chain Forum, UK

Latest BGOP Briefing To Highlight Community Pharmacy Role For Organisations Working With Older People, UK

12 May 2008

NPA Rallies Local Authorities To Secure Pharmacy Network In Face Of Polyclinic Plans, UK

AARP Submits Testimony On DTC Advertising

Future Of Medicines In Australia: The Experts Gather In Canberra

Safe Measurement & Administration Of Liquid Medicines SOP Developed By NPA, UK

Drug Company Executives Respond To Concerns About Ads At House Panel Hearing

10 May 2008

Some Medical Centers Still Stocking Contaminated Heparin, FDA Alert

09 May 2008

Hearing To Focus On Direct-To-Consumer Ads For Prescription Drugs

08 May 2008

Report Details Inner Workings Of Growing MTM Clinic

Senate Subcommittee Votes To Boost FDA Funding By 275 Million Dollars

Patients, Doctors, Pharmacists Praise Bipartisan House Resolution On Compounded Hormones Containing Estriol

Wal-Mart Adds Prescription Women's Health Medications To Discount Drug Program

Some Operators Closing Retail Clinics, Scaling Back Expansion Plans

Bill To Register Pharmacy Technicians Could Become Law In Florida

Clinical Pharmacy Services Collaborative Seeks Healthcare Providers

Better Regulation Of Medicines Initiative - Third Report Launched, UK

ASHP Contributes Expertise To Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Plan

07 May 2008

Wal-Mart Generic Drug Program To Begin Offering 90-Day Supplies Of More Than 350 Medications For $10 Each

PSA Guidelines, Standards And Training Underpin Patient Medication Profile Program

APhA Publishes Pharmacy Field's First Book On Cultural Competence

Scholz Assumes Leadership Of The HRSA Pharmacy Services Support Center At APhA

Consumers' Health And Wellbeing Always Top Priority In Quality Use Of Medicines, NPS Reminds All, Australia

06 May 2008

Appeals Court Leaves Preliminary Injunction In Place Allowing Wash. State Pharmacists To Refuse To Dispense EC

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association Lobbies For Electronic Prescribing Requirement In Medicare Bill

Registrations For The PMP Program Now Open, Australia

05 May 2008

Briefcase-Sized Portable Anti-Counterfeit Drug Analyzer Provides Real-Time Analysis Anywhere, Anytime

US Chamber Of Commerce Joins "Protect Your Pharmacy Now!" Initiative

02 May 2008

Mo. Senate Rescinds Bill Requiring Electronic Tracking Of Mifepristone Sales

Colorado House Approves Legislation That Would Bar Insurers From Providing Incentives For Prescribing Generic Drugs

PSA Releases Guidelines, Standards And Training For Patient Medication Profile Program, Australia

30 April 2008

Updated Guidance On Blood Pressure, UK

Society Review Reflects On A Year Of Change - Royal Pharmaceutical Society Of Great Britain

29 April 2008

Maine Gov. Signs Law Allowing Midwives Access To Certain Medications

Drug Consumption In Norway

NPA Pharmacy Technician Of The Year Award, UK

28 April 2008

Pharmacist Sanctioned For Refusing To Fill, Transfer Contraceptive Prescription Appeals To Wis. Supreme Court

Your Pharmacist 2008 Goes Outdoors, UK

PharmCare And IPharmacy Admitted Into South Australian Hospitals

26 April 2008

$1.5 Million Robot Cuts Risk Of Drug Errors

25 April 2008

Newark Star-Ledger Examines Effect Of Wal-Mart Generic Drug Discount Program On Pharmaceutical Industry

24 April 2008

Summer Meeting Networking Session To Show Off Patient Safety Strategies, USA

Road Signs Inspire A New Iconic Drug Information System

Apha Publishes Pharmacy Field's First Book On Cultural Competence

Oral Anti-Cancer Medication SOP Issued By NPA

Pharmacy Engaging With EPS Despite Challenges, UK

23 April 2008

Threat To Pharmaceutical Industry Support For University Research

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