We don39t have any face masks left, say pharmacies

WHILE health officials have changed their stance on people wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19, some local pharmacies say they don't have any available for sale.

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Grocery store/pharmacy emphasize disinfection to protect customers and workers from COVID-19

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Bahamians Recognise Top Brands Aquapure, Nutella, Lowe's Pharmacy, Mortimer, Super Value and Toyota in Best Buy Award Survey

The newest ICERTIAS Best Buy Award survey bodes well for global and home-grown brands on the Bahamas market...

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NIB no longer negotiating with Bahamas Pharmacy Association

In the wake of contract signings with six pharmacies, the National Insurance Board (NIB) said it is no longer negotiating with the Bahamas Pharmacy Association (BPA).

"We are not waiting on a counter proposal. We actually met with them more than six weeks ago. They agreed to get back to us and they hadn't.

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Pharmaceutical association raises concerns following appointment of Bahamas Pharmacy Council chair

The Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association (BPA) has expressed serious concerns about the recent appointment of the chairperson of the Bahamas Pharmacy Council, calling for the selected person in the position to be strongly reconsidered. However, Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands - who made the appointment - said he is "comfortable" with his decision.
In a letter sent to Sands in June, the BPA claime...

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Still no pharmacy benefits under NHI

Almost three months into the primary care phase of National Health Insurance (NHI), there are still no pharmacy benefits under the program, indicating that pharmacies across The Bahamas have yet to sign on board with the healthcare scheme.
Speaking with Guardian Business yesterday, Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands said at this point there are no medications available under NHI. "There is, at thi...

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UPDATED: Police kill boy after Seagrape pharmacy armed robbery

A BRAZEN daytime robbery yesterday ended with police shooting one teenage suspect dead and apprehending two more after the trio, along with another armed man, allegedly tied up an employee, held customers at gunpoint and robbed the QVS Pharmacy in the Seagrape Shopping Plaza...

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Pharmacy owners express concerns as NHI looms

President of the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association (BPA) Michelle Finlayson is lauding the intention of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Secretariat to meet with stakeholders next week, to discuss compensation and primary care benefits packages related to the implementation of NHI.

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Pharmacies concerned about the lack of NHI details

As the year-end approaches, local pharmacies are becoming more concerned about the lack of details regarding the implementation of National Health Insurance (NHI), according to Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association (BPA) President Michelle Finlayson.

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Pharmaceutical association concerned NHI may harm community pharmacies

President of the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association (BPA) Michelle Finlayson said community pharmacies may be in danger of closing down if the Christie adminstration's National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme is not properly implemented.

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