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Pharmacies: Dengue drug sales 'triple'
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...
Double boost for Bahamas Pharmacy Association
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...
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...
Local pharmacy expanding inventory
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...
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:
Pharmacy boss may face 34 charges
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.
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.
Doctors Hospital expands its reach with the opening of its newest access center in the Meldon Plaza.
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.
Supply chain maintained despite accelerated shopping
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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Letter to the Editor: Highlighting the best of us
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 [...]