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Expressing concern over the "unethical and seductive tactics" adopted by multi-brand companies involved in the drugs business, the Jammu Pharmaceutical Distributors Association (JPDA) on Sunday called for Prime Minister Narendra…

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For Linda Seib, the best part of being a pharmacist in her hometown of Trail is that she can use her pharmaceutical knowledge daily to serve the community in which she grew up and later raised her family. Seib and pharmacists…

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Canadian doctors do not have easy access to new antibiotics and must prescribe older generic treatments that are…

Wyoming is a state of great natural beauty, where you can experience the American West as it was meant to be. But this harsh existence - with less than six people per square mile - comes with challenges. Even before the…

PIERRE, SD (AP) — Republican senators from South Dakota on Monday advanced a proposal from Governor Kristi Noem that aims to make the state one of the toughest places to get abortion pills, though its enactment real depends on a…

As soon as the hammer fell to open the 2022 General Assembly session, the Lamont administration was back with a new prescription drug pricing bill. SB 13 reflects a laudable goal. However, there are many ways to…

By Gregory Burger "I will consider the welfare of mankind and the relief of suffering as my primary concerns." This line is part of the solemn oath I took as a pharmacist over 30 years ago. I chose pharmacy while…

The long weekend brought 66 new cases of COVID-19 to Tuolumne County from Saturday through Tuesday, with…

Share on PinterestExperts say telehealth services have made life easier for working parents. Jimena Roquero/Stocksy UnitedAmazon announced that it has expanded its telehealth services nationwide.The program, called Amazon Care, can connect…

PIERRE, SD (KELO) — With Governor Kristi Noem embroiled in a legal battle over the medical abortion procedure, gubernatorial candidate and state Rep. Steven Haugaard is introducing legislation that would ban abortion outright drugs…

Remedial Health has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding to digitize pharmacies and stem the supply of counterfeit and substandard pharmaceuticals, starting in Nigeria before expanding to the rest of Africa . The round was led by…

Taking appropriate doses of vitamins and minerals can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.Although cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of death among all ethnic groups worldwide, including in the United…

PITTSBURGH - A resident of Murrysville, Pennsylvania has been sentenced in federal court following his convictions for unlawful distribution and distribution of Schedule II controlled substances and health care fraud, announced today US…

Three pharmacists who worked in Kirrawee (under former owner David Wilson Night & Day Pharmacy) came to the attention of the Health Care Complaints Commission. Photo: Chris LaneThree Kirrawee pharmacists have been sued by the…

On January 19, 2022, the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) issued a favorable advisory opinion regarding an online retailer's proposal to make its discount programs available to beneficiaries…

The industry as a whole is moving towards a predictive phase where certain events can be predicted based on historical data. Whether predicting when a shop's machine will have a problem or predicting if a consumer will be a loan defaulter,…

Caregivers continue to face increased responsibilities and stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic and it is not easy to know where to turn for help. A recent study shows that pharmacists will have an expanded role in patient care, and…

A national study in Finland showed that the number of antibiotics and asthma medications dropped by 59.6% and 19.8%, respectively, from 2019 to 2020, generating millions in savings. It is already known that the 2020 lockdown in many…

A short prelude Since the birth of the tyrannical regime of the mullahs in Iran, another social and frightening phenomenon has also been born; widespread monopolization. After the 1979 anti-monarchy revolution in Iran and the…

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Infections caused by bacteria can be treated with antibiotics. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns of a global threat called antimicrobial resistance (AMR). (1) Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites (germs) that have not…

Health care advocate AnaKalusugan party list urged the Department of Commerce and Industry (DTI) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to crack the whip on paracetamol and influenza drug grabbers in the United States. amid…

Posted on January 07, 2022 Laboratory-confirmed cases reported today: 307 Total number of cases: 52,451 Deaths reported today: 2, a 70-year-old man and an 80-year-old man hospitalized and vaccinated Total…

CMS on Thursday proposed developing rules that would shift pharmaceutical price concessions to beneficiaries of Medicare Part D plans and make the medical wastage ratio in Medicare Advantage plans more robust. CMS on Thursday proposed…

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As the omicron wave hits a nation weary of the pandemic, the first antiviral pills for Covid-19 promise desperately needed protection for those at risk of serious illness. However, many people who have prescribed the new drugs from Pfizer…

WASHINGTON - Among the most potentially transformational changes in the Democrats' massive social and climate bill pending in the Senate is a long-sought set of changes aimed at curbing the rapidly…

By Henri Uche Following the regulations published in the Official Journal of Online Pharmacy, the Registrar, The Nigerian Pharmacists Council (PCN) Elijah Mohammed urged the council to do extensive…

The Food and Drug Administration on Dec. 15 approved the first-ever drug to be used for the prevention of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) in adult and pediatric patients, opening the door to bone marrow transplants and safer blood…

The researchers sought to describe the patient experience in accessing contraceptives through prescription pharmacists at a selection of chain and independent pharmacies in California. In particular, the researchers aimed to characterize…

LAHORE: Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Monday launched an online system for licensing the sale of drugs at a local hotel. Advisor to Chief Minister Hanif Khan Pitafi, Special Secretary of Primary and Secondary Health Care…

Throughout my life, I have been fortunate enough to stay on my parents' Medicare plan. But this year, I turned 26. So when my company launched its open registration period, the window where you choose your plans, it was time for me to…

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) offers a six-month advanced certification program in digital health and imaging. Professionals working in the fields of health and technology in the field of e-health, telemedicine, personalized…

The Covid-19 pandemic has stayed the course for the pharmaceutical sector. In an iteration of such a goal, the Competition Commission of India (ICC) has stepped up its advocacy efforts, with engagement with industry and recommendations on…

Long Island pharmacists say they face longer waits for medical equipment and a reduced stock of common over-the-counter drugs, mainly due to the supply chain crisis that has blocked…

Medicines | Representative image | Pexels Text size: A- A + The Covid pandemic has shown us that the delicate interconnections between animal, environmental and human ecosystems will…

A new program at Colorado Mountain College could help fill pharmacy technician positions in the state, a CMC spokesperson said. “Most pharmacies in all of our CMC service areas hire at least two…

If you cannot afford your medications, there are steps you can take. First, do not skip doses or take less than what is prescribed for you. Talk to…

Even as the Covid Delta Wave ebbs in the United States, millions of people with weakened immune systems remain trapped in anxious and sequestered limbo. A considerable part of this population, research indicates, remains very vulnerable…

Last week, Maureen Corcoran, director of Ohio Medicaid, revealed something with potentially far-reaching implications: When her department calculates how much to pay managed care companies, she isn't…

Plus, most of us don't have to wander the aisles of Safeway when we are in the throes of a medical emergency. The healthcare system already imposes so many administrative headaches on patients: they are forced to navigate between plan…

To save more lives from a drug overdose, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently launched four complementary education campaigns aimed at reaching young adults between the ages of 18 and 34. Campaigns…

Posted 20 October 2021 Nigeria's Pharmacists Council has expressed concerns about the level at which Nigerian pharmacists are migrating to Canada, saying it is "dangerous for health care". NCP Registrar and General Manager Elijah…

Every politician, to one degree or another, is an addict.They become addicted to power. Euphoria. The rush.And once they have had it, once they have felt it, they develop a need to keep it, to maintain it, to increase it. Addiction can…

Anyone with unnecessary prescription drugs is encouraged to drop them off National Drug Recovery Day is scheduled for October 23. Durango Police will!-->…

(Reuters) - Former owner of a Texas-based compounding pharmacy pleaded guilty to falsifying a drug after at least 43 patients were left blind or visually impaired after their eyes were given a drug sloppy he was producing.Jack Munn,…

On Tuesday, four more COVID-19 deaths and 20 new cases were added by Calaveras County, while Tuolumne…

The winners were announced and celebrated at the Next-Generation Pharmacist® of the Year Gala on October 8 at Founders Hall in Charlotte, NC.Pharmacy hours®, the leading media resource for pharmacists, and Parata…

Some community members receiving their packs Korle Bu University Hospital (KBTH) marked this year's World Pharmacists Day over the weekend with a…

LOS ANGELES - An Orange County pharmacist has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for submitting more than $ 13 million in claims for prescriptions for medically unnecessary compound drugs, the Justice Department said…

Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Criticized pharmaceutical industry lobbyists for blocking progress on a "human infrastructure" bill, particularly on a provision that would allow Medicare to negotiate prices medication. In an Oct. 3…

KSP is a specialty pharmacy within the McLaren Health Care Network, serving the needs of patients with complex medical conditions and expensive therapeutic treatments. KSP began as an extension of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer…

The distance can create unique challenges for many patients in parts of Maine. Access to health care varies considerably in rural areas. The employees of a hospital pharmacy literally went the extra mile to help…

Zuri, a student, had to undergo surgery. Thereafter, she was prescribed medication to help her recover. Zuri had to pay more than $ 200 out of pocket for a shortage, even after his insurance covered some of the costs.For a student with…

In her great, helpful new book, "Health Your Self," health journalist Janice M. Horowitz explains what really drives your health care and how to take charge of it. This excerpt equips you with essential questions to ask the next time your…

The Fraser Health Authority says it blocked a pharmacy from administering COVID-19 vaccines after learning it was reusing syringes on patients. “We have been made aware of an incident involving a failure in infection…

Ask your liberal friends about Danny Glover. They will say - superstar actor featured in the Lethal Weapon film series. Civil rights activist. Democracy Now regular. Bernie Sanders' supporter for President and for…

WASHINGTON - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Sep 24, 2021--AIDS Healthcare Foundation…

HeartLab Raises $ 2 Million to Bring AI Heart Software to US New Zealand start-up HeartLab has raised NZ $ 3.5 million ($ 2.4 million) in funding round led by Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Founders Fund . The company is…

Doctors, pharmacists and editorial experts delve into medical research and scientific literature to give consumers authoritative answers to thousands of crucial health questionsSANTA MONICA, California, September 23, 2021- (BUSINESS WIRE)…

BOSTON (SHNS) - With Gov. Charlie Baker and legislative leaders weighing another pass in healthcare reform this session, lawmakers and independent pharmacists on Tuesday called on Beacon Hill to impose stricter state regulations on…

The majority of Polk County commissioners said on Friday they would not support a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis written by Commissioner Neil Combee that promotes the right of people to try alternative drugs, such as ivermectin, to treat…

It would be nice to have the Republican Party imagined by the Niskanen Center, a party more focused on access to a decent life at an affordable price than optional vaccination, and I wish them good luck in their efforts to make that happen.…

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reported two more deaths from COVID-19 on Friday. The two deaths are a woman in her 50s, who was hospitalized and unvaccinated, and a man in his 50s, who was…

There were 39 new cases of COVID-19 in Tuolumne County and 31 in Calaveras County on Thursday, Sonora and…

With the increased need for medical care and prescription drugs, the demand for immunization services at an all-time high, and a notable shortage of primary care physicians, community pharmacists in rural Kentucky have become the most…

A collection of venture capital funds that invest in pharmaceutical and biotech startups have issued a stark warning that funding for new drugs will dry up if Democrats move forward by giving Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices for…

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TThree House Democrats on Tuesday announced party opposition to legislation that would allow direct negotiations on drug prices between the government and drug companies, jeopardizing progress on the measure at the committee level.The three…

For people who are homeless, getting help for a substance use disorder can be difficult. Many are isolated from the health care system, often with no way to get to a point of care or pay for treatment. This is why, in Chicago, the…

When he was the GOP Senate Majority Leader under Trump, Mitch McConnell led the Senate in an outrageous and unaffordable tax cut of…

Senate Democrats' bill to cut prescription drug prices may not apply to millions of people who get health insurance through their jobs, Senate advisers and lobbyists have said , which alarmed employers and progressive groups.The Democrats'…

Of the. Kayla Young, D-Kanawha, talks about the high cost of prescription drugs during a Protect Our Care bus tour stop Monday at the State Capitol Building in Charleston. (Photo by Steven Allen Adams)…

Community pharmacists under the umbrella of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria urged the federal government to recognize its members as primary health care providers in the country. ACPN National President Dr Samuel…

Eric Balmir, MS, PharmD, is vice president and director of pharmacy at Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC MedPage today met Balmir,…

Pharmacy leader praised industry on AstraZeneca milestone - but another warns it should only be seen as a start"We have a very long way to go," warns Pharmacy Guild National President Trent Twomey, urging pharmacists who get vaccinated…

This story was originally posted by NC health news. A bill that would make post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), birth control and testosterone more readily available is on Gov. Roy Cooper's desk, but while some advocates celebrate…

Here's a look at the featured content to watch this week on Drug Topics®. Interviews with Experts: Part 3: Ken Perez Medicare Part B Legislation for Supplier Status for PharmacistsKen Perez, MBA, vice president of health…

New Delhi: An oral drug used to treat abnormal levels of fatty compounds in the blood could reduce infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus by up to 70%, according to a lab study published on August 6. The team, led by!-->…

/ EIN News / - SEATTLE, Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - According to Coherent Market Insights, the global market for treatments for central nervous system disorders is estimated at US DOLLARS $…

CENTER, Mo. - Grand Pharmacy opened on July 22 at the region's first telepharmacy in Center, allowing local…