The drug price reduction scheme took effect

Reference:  http://eng.kpanet.or.kr/bbs/desc.jsp?cat=eng_news&oid=17647&pg=0 --- The Ministry of Health and Welfare has implemented a new scheme to reduce the drug prices since January, 2012. The new medicine price…

[Publication – Forefront]: Issue 24~27

Reference:  http://www.guild.org.au/The_Guild/tab-News_and_Events/Guild_Publications/Forefront.page? --- Forefront issues Volume 2 Number 27 Volume 2 Number 26 Volume 2 Number 25 Volume 2 Number 24

MPA website to foster clarity on the PBS

Reference:  http://www.guild.org.au/iwov-resources/documents/The_Guild/tab-News_and_events/Guild_News_Centre/2012/MR_mpa_website_15June12.pdf --- The Medicines Partnership of Australia has launched a new website aimed at giving the public,…

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…

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…

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.…