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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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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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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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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Bahamas Pharmacy Association celebrates World Diabetes Day on November 14th

Nassau, Bahamas -- The Bahamas Pharmacy Association is joining the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in celebrating World Diabetes Day, which takes place each year on November 14th to raise awareness of this devastating disease.

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New Pharmacy is Now Open on Paradise Island in The Bahamas

A rapidly growing development around the top superyacht marina in The Bahamas has expanded its amenities again with the opening of a pharmacy right on Paradise Island.

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Price control margins for pharmacies end today

The price control margins agreed to between the government and pharmacists to bring economic relief to Bahamians purchasing medications fall away as of today. Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association President Shantia McBride confirmed that individual pharmacies will now provide their own economic relief to customers as they see fit. In November, after weeks at loggerheads, pharmacists and ...
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1st Annual Lowe's Pharmacy Ltd. Fun Run Walk

Saturday 27th May 2017  6:00 AM

Don't miss the 1st Annual Lowe's Pharmacy Ltd. Fun Run Walk Saturday, May 27, 2017, starting at 7am.

PHA Pharmacies Resume Regular Hours

Effective immediately, the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) pharmacies, have resumed regular hours of operation.

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Pharmacies were closed 'to protect businesses from facing penalties'

THE Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association's president has sought to clarify the motive behind some pharmacies closing this week, saying it was not a slight to the government but to protect the businesses from facing penalties for failing to implement the new regulations.

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