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The newest cautionary note appears in a study published this week in the Archives of Internal Medicine that found the incidence of atypical thigh fractures in women who use these medicines increased over a 12-year period, although the absolute number of such fractures was still very small. http://www.pharmalot.com/2012/05/still-more-caution-urged-over-osteoperosis-drugs/

The technology improves the rate at which patients actually pick up a new prescription at the pharmacy. Patients picked up their meds 69.5% of the time among physicians who telephoned in, faxed, or hand-wrote new prescriptions, according to a 2011 Surescripts study of some 40 million prescription records between 2008 and 2010. Among physicians who

The Rowa is an electronically controlled automated storage system, which offers the capacity of a distinctly larger, conventional storage, while taking up only a minimum of space. The modular construction of this automated storage system allows it to be tailored optimally to every pharmacy’s individual requirements. The sophisticated technology ensures prompt delivery of articles as

ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals that it is aware of the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine May 17, 2012 reporting a small increase in cardiovascular deaths, and in the risk of death from any cause, in persons treated with a 5-day course of azithromycin (Zithromax) compared to persons treated with amoxicillin,

The Evaluation of the effectiveness of the national prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programme on infant HIV measured at six weeks postpartum in South Africa report is now available on the department’s website at www.doh.gov.za Click here for the Report on PMTCT effectiveness  

Do you think this model can work in a South Africa setting? Where the pharmacists work under what is called a collaborative practice agreement with the primary-care physicians. This allows pharmacists to make adjustments to certain kinds of medications within certain parameters, and they are able to write the prescription and sign it without any

The Minister of Health has, in terms of section 22A (2) of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act 101 of 1965), on the recommendation of the Medicines Control Council, made and updated the Schedules. Click here for the updated Schedules document:  Schedules March2012  

Patients taking warfarin have a nearly 50% lower risk for stroke than those taking aspirin, but their risk for major bleeding was twice as high. They noted that taking warfarin for four years or more may be more effective at preventing stroke and death. The key decision will be whether to accept the increased risk

Potential Signals of Serious Risks/New Safety Information Identified by AERS, October to December 2011 – http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/762205?src=mp&spon=38 . Product Name: Active Ingredient   (Trade) or Product Class Potential Signal of a Serious   Risk/New Safety Information Additional Information (as of   February 15, 2012)* Bortezomib (Velcade, Takeda) Death from intrathecal   administration (medication error) The Dosage

World Malaria Day –  April 25, 2012 On World Malaria Day, we stand at a critical juncture in our efforts to control a global scourge. This year’s theme—Sustain Gains, Save Lives: Invest in Malaria—stresses the crucial role of continued investment of resources to maintain hard-won gains. Lives have indeed been saved. According to World Health