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Labelling of Dispensed Medicine

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NOTE: The dispensing label must not obscure the active ingredient(s), strength, and expiry date as printed on the manufacturer's packaging. Complete the course" for antibiotics, "May cause drowsiness" for sedating drugs, etc.) Include the maximum dose, if relevant , such as for paracetamol.

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Hypertension: A Silent Killer Requiring Novel Therapies

Pharmacy Times

2018 ESC/ESH guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension. 2018; 39: 3021–3104. doi:10.1016/20S0140-6736(22)02034-7 Aprocitentan (Tryvio) package insert. Widaplik (telmisartan, amlodipine, indapamide) package insert. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018;71:e127-e248. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2017.11.006 Eur Heart J.

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The unsustainability of clinical trials and need for transformative change

Pharmaceutical Technology

The rising volume of clinical trials increases demand and competition for patients The number of oncology assets in the clinical development pipeline has increased by 13% annually over five years (2018-2022) 1. How will RFK Jr’s American dream for vaccines play out? On paper, this sounds like a positive time for medical innovation.

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Is DTC pharma advertising coming to an end?

PharmaVoice

Biggest spenders DTC ads are almost exclusively leveraged for brand name drugs, with two-thirds of that spending concentrated on just 39 drugs between 2016 and 2018, according to a Government Accountability Office report. Some of the biggest spenders are shelling out millions to get their brands in front of American audiences.

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Salt

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meats, fruits and vegetables) rather than their packaged counterparts. When available, buy low-sodium, reduced-sodium or no-sodium versions of foods (e.g. breakfast cereals, canned or frozen foods). Rinse canned foods to remove some sodium. Stick to fresh foods (e.g. Reduce or eliminate salt use in cooking.

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Medical Mobile Applications

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New individual users receives a 14-day free trial to the UpToDate Lexidrug Hospital Pharmacist Package. MIMS Malaysia and MIMS Gateway Mobile (Malaysia) MIMS Malaysia requires internet access, while MIMS Gateway Mobile offers an offline database (last updated in October 2018). Brand name search is not available.

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Novartis’ ribociclib approved in Canada for early breast cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

June 20, 2025 Share Copy Link Share on X Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook In March 2018, Health Canada approved Novartis’ therapy to treat individuals with HR+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer. In March 2018, Health Canada approved the therapy to treat individuals with HR+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer.