Comprehensive Nicotine Regulation need

Nicotine is a known poison. It can paralyses the central nervous system, stopping the breathing process and causing death. Under the Malaysian Poisons Act 1952 (Revised 1989) and Regulations, nicotine is classified as a category C poison However,…

Death of Judy Liauw

Death of Judy Liauw The passing today of Judith Liauw, PSA member and President of the Tasmanian Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, is a loss that will be felt by the profession throughout Australia, the President of the Pharmaceutical…

PSS to Meet Partner from UK for …

PSS to Meet Partner from UK for Possible Collaboration Source:http://www.pss.org.sg/main/component/optioncom_magazine/funcshow_article/id334/Itemid73/

MPS: QUIT N WIN 2006

The Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society (MPS) Quit N Win Challenge for the smokers and CSCSP pharmacists has been started about a month ago. Entries are encouraging but more can be done and this is up to the CSCSP pharmacist to be in the forefront.…

Potent Headaches for World Bodies

IP vs, Public Health - Potent Headaches for World Bodies Source: http://www.pss.org.sg/main/component/option,com_magazine/func,show_article/id,332/Itemid,73/

LABELLING OF MEDICATIONS : IS THIS PRACTISED BY COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS?

LABELLING OF MEDICATIONS : IS THIS PRACTISED BY COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS? A study was conducted between December 2003 to February 2004 on 100 randomly selected community pharmacies located within the Klang Valley in Malaysia. The simulated-patient…

Courtesy Visit by Japanese Retail …

Courtesy Visit by Japanese Retail Pharmacy Group On 08-Dec-2009, a group of about 25 community pharmacists from Japan visited Singapore & had an opportunity to meet up with PSS representatives to exchange some thoughts & experience. The…

QUM Presentations Available for Member

QUM Presentations Available for Members A central aim of Australia's National Medicines Policy is the quality use of medicines which aims to ensure that all medicines are used appropriately, safely and effectively by consumers. The pharmacist,…

Singapore Ms Law Hwa Lin, TTSH

In the Spotlight March 2010: Ms Law Hwa Lin, TTSH What others have said: "Pre-reg trainer & coordinates pre-registration program in TTSH" "Her dedication to HIV patients is highly admirable" Area of practice: Infectious Disease (HIV/AIDS)…

CPA Conference 2007 – LOGO COMPETITION

Pharmacists and pharmacy students are encouraged to participate in a simple LOGO design competition for use in the CPA Conference 2007 to be held in KL from 2nd – 6th August, 2007. The MPS Council shall be the Panel of Judges, and its decision…