Overlapping prescriptions of gabapentin and opioids grew over a 12-year period, pharmacy claims data showed. Concurrent prescriptions increased from 1.9% in 2006 to 7.6% in 2018, a relative increase of 344%, reported Evan Peet, PhD, of the RAND Corporation in Washington, D.C., and co-authors, in a research letter published in JAMA Internal Medicine. “As the…
It might be tempting to buy prescription medication online, but buyers should beware, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. While some pharmacy websites operate legally and can offer convenience, privacy and lower costs, others may be selling unapproved, counterfeit and unsafe medications, the FDA advises. Many unsafe online pharmacies do exist, offering prescription medications…
Model, mother, bestselling author, and face of Kérastase, Emily Ratajkowski (better known to the world as EmRata), can now add podcaster to her impressive CV. Here, the High Low host speaks to Vogue about her French pharmacy favorites, tapping into her instinct, and why she’s obsessed with TikTok. On how she wakes up in the morningWell,…
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) said it has sealed 381 pharmacies and patent shops in Akwa Ibom State for various offences. The Director and Head of Enforcement Department of PCN, Stephen Esumobi, disclosed this while addressing reporters in Uyo on Friday. Mr Esumobi said the sealing of the pharmacies and patent shops followed an…
A 6-year-old boy with asthma visits his doctor, who prescribes a daily inhaler. His grandmother goes to pick it up at the pharmacy and learns that it is not covered by insurance and will cost her $300 a month, so she calls the doctor’s office to ask for help. A nurse spends 45 minutes on…
Doctors resisting calls for COVID-19 antiviral treatments to be sold over the counter have accused pharmacists of creating a false narrative for commercial reasons. The Australian Pharmacy Guild this week publicly petitioned the federal government for the right to dispense the medications without a prescription, citing a national shortage of GPs. While two oral antivirals…
Lifepack is a digital pharmacy that aims to provide quality and affordable medicine for patients in Indonesia…
A push to allow access to COVID-19 treatments without a prescription could jeopardise patient safety, the general practitioners body warns. There are two oral antivirals available in Australia, and while early treatment is critical to lessen the effects of the virus, access is restricted. All Australians over 70 and people over 50 at risk of severe disease…
JOHANNESBURG – Abused women are being urged to seek help and care at their nearest community pharmacy. The Independent Community Pharmacy Association has undertaken a Safe Spaces initiative. WATCH | eNCA special focus on GBV epidemic “A pharmacy is a none stigmatised environment, you could be going into a pharmacy for anything from paracetamol to shaving…
ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch.ArtboardCreated with Sketch.Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon Mail ContactPath LayerPositive ArrowHealth CareSingapore-based startup’s CEO expects first profit in 2023 SwipeRx CEO Farouk Meralli sees huge promise in Indonesia. (Photo by Nana Shibata) NANA SHIBATA, Nikkei staff writerAugust 5, 2022 12:40 JST | IndonesiaJAKARTA — Digital pharmacy startup SwipeRx is aiming to double the number of pharmacies joining…
