News in 1 Shot (June 2012)

Summary of WPPF News Update Topic News * WPPF in the Asia Pacific Conference on National Medicines Policies (5/26~29) 1. 2012 Vol. 1 Edition of the IPJ is now online 2. PAC12 opportunity for rural pharmacists 3.…

WPPF in the Asia Pacific Conference on National Medicines Policies (5/26~29)

From left, Dr Andrew McLachlan, Chairman of the Conference, Mr John Ware, President, WPPF and Executive member Mrs Myung Suk Park, Dr Klara Tisocki (newly appointed Regional Adviser in Pharmaceuticals, World Health Organization, Manila)…

2012 Vol. 1 Edition of the IPJ is now online

Reference: www.fip.org/ipj2012vol1 --

[WHO]: Updates in June

Reference: 1. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/statements/2012/rio20_20120619/en/index.html 2. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/notes/2012/mental_health_20120615/en/index.html -- 1). The future we want: a healthier planet Statement 19…

[NPS]: Updates in June

Reference: 1. http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_news 2. http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/nps_radar 3. http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/prescribing_practice_review 4. http://www.nps.org.au/health_professionals/publications/e-learning…

Major Reforms of the Review for Registration and Market Approval of Drugs

Reference: http://www.fda.gov.tw/eng/news.aspx?newssn=8817&key_year=2012&keyword= -- The Department of Health of Executive Yuan promulgated the partial amendment of the “Criteria Governing the Review for Registration and Market Approval…

The Legislative Yuan Passed the Third Reading for Partial Amendment of Provisions in the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, Strengthening Our National Drug Management System and Gearing It to the International Standards

Reference: http://www.fda.gov.tw/eng/news.aspx?newssn=8861&key_year=2012&keyword= -- To enhance the quality of pharmaceutical development and drug safety in Taiwan, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the related provisions in…

[Publication -PSS eBulletin]: Issue No 81

Reference: http://pss.org.sg/pss/index.php?option=com_magazine&func=show_edition&id=27&Itemid=192 --

Obese people can seek help via phone

Reference: http://www.mps.org.my/newsmaster.cfm?&menuid=36&action=view&retrieveid=3634 -- PETALING JAYA: It does not matter if you are a senior citizen or teenager - when it comes to weight issues, all are deeply affected. This is…

PAC12 opportunity for rural pharmacists

Reference: http://www.psa.org.au/archives/12536 -- 20 June 2012 Pharmacists travelling from some rural and remote areas to attend PAC12 may be eligible to claim travel and accommodation expenses under the Rural and regional allowances scheme.…