Chamber throws support behind grocers, pharmacies, tourism stakeholders

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC) yesterday threw its support behind retail grocers, pharmacies and tourism stakeholders that have recently spoken out against the new price control measures, the increase in the minimum wage on January 1, and substantial Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) rate hikes. Chamber Chairperson Khrystle Rutherford-Ferguson said these pres...

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Darville shocked by pharmacy closures

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Michael Darville said yesterday he was disappointed that pharmacies across the country temporarily closed their doors and noted that the government's clinics and hospital stepped in to fill the gap. "I was a bit shocked because when the discussion started I brought in the wholesalers, the retailers, and the ...
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PHA Responds to Increased Pharmacy Needs

The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) pharmacies, in response to the temporary closure of privately-owned pharmacies in New Providence and Grand Bahama, are extending hours and expanding staffing capacity to support the public’s pharmaceutical needs.

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Pharmacies participating in National Prescription Drug Plan

In New Providence:

o Lowe's Pharmacy
o Your Walk-in Pharmacy
o Best Discount Pharmacy
o The People's Pharmacy
o Centreville Pharmacy
o Wilmacs Pharmacy
o Doctors Hospital Pharmacy
o Heaven Sent Pharmacy
o QVS Pharmacy
o The Community Pharmacy
o Oliver's Pharmacy
o Infinity Pharmacy
o Sabre Pharmacy
o Your Friendly Pharmacy
o Total Therapy Pharmacy
o Family Pharmacy
o McCartney's Pharmacy
o Island...

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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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Jailed for pharmacy break-in

A MAN was sentenced to one year in prison yesterday after admitting to breaking into and stealing from a pharmacy.

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Pharmacy CEO: Prescription drug prices likely to increase by Q2

Bahamians can expect to pay more for critical prescription medication by spring, now that major pharmaceutical companies hiked prices at the start of 2021. US-based research firm 3 Axis Advisors released data earlier this year showing that drugmakers including Pfizer Inc., Sanofi SA and GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) planned to raise prices on more than 300 ...
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SPECIFIED PHARMACIES Update #180

The Ministry of Health announces that due to circumstances beyond its control, the pharmacies at the following venues will be closed tomorrow, Monday, 28th September, 2020...

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Man fined 500 for going to pharmacy for grandmother

A MAN who claimed he violated the lockdown because he went to the pharmacy to get medication for his great grandmother was fined $500 yesterday.

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PM relents and allows grocery stores, gas stations and pharmacies to open

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