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News Article
August 21, 2011
Pharmacies: Dengue drug sales 'triple'

By NATARIO McKENZIE

Tribune Business Reporter

nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net

BAHAMIAN pharmacies have seen sales of pain and fever relievers, such as Panadol, 'triple' due to the recent Dengue Fever outbreak.

The demand surghe has affected both pharmacies and their wholesalers. Many contacted by Tribune Business noted that sales of drugs such as Panadol have increased tremendously, particularly in...

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News Article
June 17, 2011
Double boost for Bahamas Pharmacy Association

By SANCHESKA BROWN

THE BAHAMAS Pharmacy Association is boasting two major accomplishments - winning the bid to host a Commonwealth Pharmacy Conference and having a Bahamian elected to serve as vice president of the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association.

President of the BPA Dr Marvin Smith said the association is pleased to announce that at the 2011 CPA in Durban, South Africa, the Bahamas was se...

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News Article
February 10, 2011
Bahamas Pharmacy Council working to cultivate Good Pharmacy Practice

Nassau The Bahamas -- Minister of
Health Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis praised members of the Bahamas Pharmacy
Council for working extremely hard travelling throughout the country ensuring
that pharmacists are properly trained and exercising best practices, and that
pharmacies are properly inspected and delivering safe medical care.

"This monitoring is important because if
a pharmacy does not pass i...

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News Article
December 16, 2010
Local pharmacy expanding inventory

A local pharmacy is rebranding and it has diversified its product offering in an effort to broaden appeal to consumers.
"The layout is more appealing, the shelves are full and the staff is there waiting to assist," said QVS?Pharmacy General Manager Christine Albury yesterday.
"We have been trying to move forward with customer request for products, we've redone the interior making it more shopper f...

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News Article
July 30, 2010
Participating Pharmacies - National Prescription Drug Programme

As referenced by the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister in his wrap up of debate on the National Insurance Regulation Amendments, the list below is of the additional pharmacies that have indicated their participation in the NPDP:

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News Article
May 20, 2010
Pharmacy boss may face 34 charges

A Bahamian businesswoman accused of being involved in an alleged illegal internet pharmacy operation could face more than 30 US federal criminal charges.

If convicted, Carleta Carolina, owner of Coral Pharmaceuticals Ltd, in Logwood Road, Freeport, faces a possible maximum statutory sentence of 474 years in prison and a $10.9 million fine.

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News Article
May 03, 2010
New legislation has led to improvements in pharmacy profession

The enactment of key legislation last year by the Government of The Bahamas regulating the practice of pharmacy has led to improved practice standards and optimal patient outcomes, Minister of Health Dr the Hon Hubert A Minnis said.

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News Article
March 22, 2024
Doctors Hospital expands its reach with the opening of its newest access center in the Meldon Plaza.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Doctor's Hospital has expanded its reach with the grand opening of its newest access center in the Meldon Plaza. The center will feature multiple laboratory, phlebotomy and pharmacy services. Hospital officials said, at the Grand Opening Friday morning, that they chose the new location because of its convenience for patients.

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News Article
April 14, 2020
Supply chain maintained despite accelerated shopping

Marlon Johnson.As thousands of Bahamians queued for hours day after day at food stores and pharmacies, Acting Financial Secretary Marlon Johnson said one thing that was encouraging is that the supply chain for locally in-demand items has not been disrupted. Before the COVID-19 pandemic made landfall [...]
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News Article
February 26, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Highlighting the best of us

Dear Editor, At a time when too many focus on what's wrong with our country, I'd like to focus on what's right with our country.  Mrs. Katherina Williams (nee Pinder) grew up in a family committed to God, family, and nation-building service. They daily lived the adage that it takes a Village to raise a [...]

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