Common medications move to over-the-counter use

24 Jul, 2014 reference:http://www.pharm.org.tw/pstplatform/en/?p=5566 Dozens of commonly used medicines will be made available over the counter for the first time following a decision by the drugs regulator to remove their prescription-only…

$17.1 Million Prize for Solving Antibiotic Resistance

7 Jul, 2014 reference:http://www.pharm.org.tw/pstplatform/en/?p=5535 A prize originally awarded to the solvers of a problem that had plagued sailors since the dawn of history is now being offered to the scientists, researchers, or rank amateurs…

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25 Jul, 2014 reference:http://www.mps.org.my/newsmaster.cfm?&menuid=37&action=view&retrieveid=3917 SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Members, As we approach the end of the fasting month, Muslims all over the world will celebrate…

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24 Jul, 2014 reference:http://www.mps.org.my/newsmaster.cfm?&menuid=37&action=view&retrieveid=3915 WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY - 25TH SEPTEMBER 2014 In line with the call from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) that…

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17 Jul, 2014 reference:http://www.mps.org.my/newsmaster.cfm?&menuid=37&action=view&retrieveid=3913 WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY - 25TH SEPTEMBER 2014 In line with the call from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) that…

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3 Jul, 2014 reference:http://www.mps.org.my/newsmaster.cfm?&menuid=37&action=view&retrieveid=3912 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Members, Selamat Berpuasa to all our Muslim friends. Promotional efforts for 25th FAPA Congress 2014…

Allow pharmacists to do their job

1 Jul, 2014 reference:http://www.mps.org.my/newsmaster.cfm?&menuid=36&action=view&retrieveid=3911 I REFER to the letter “Docs’ right to dispense medicine” by Dr Sng Kim Hock from the Association of Specialists in Private Medical…

Docs’ right to dispense medicine

27 Jun, 2014 reference:http://www.mps.org.my/newsmaster.cfm?&menuid=36&action=view&retrieveid=3910 THE Association of Specialists in Private Medical Practice in Malaysia is of the view that dispensing of medication is the sacred…

Private doctors support option

24 Jun, 2014 reference:http://www.mps.org.my/newsmaster.cfm?&menuid=36&action=view&retrieveid=3907 PETALING JAYA: The Federation of Private Medical Practitioner's Association Malaysia (FPMPAM) today came out in support of the call…

Keep it affordable and convenient for the patient

25 Jun, 2014 reference:http://www.mps.org.my/newsmaster.cfm?&menuid=36&action=view&retrieveid=3906 MALAYSIA has one of the best primary healthcare services in Asia. Anyone feeling unwell can walk into any government clinic and be…