NHS Patients To Benefit From New Measures To Improve Access To Drugs, UK A package of measures designed to speed up access to new drugs and treatments for NHS patients, was announced by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and Health Minister Lord Darzi today. The four proposed changes will ensure that more NHS patients receive the life-saving, clinically and cost effective drugs and treatments they need faster.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comColleague Single and Triple Channel Volumetric Infusion Pumps by Baxter Class 1 Recall issued because software and battery usage failures were identified that result in a delay in or interruption of infusion that may cause serious injury and/or death.
Source: www.fda.govDecember 2008 Safety Labeling Changes Summary of safety-related revisions to the BOXED WARNING, CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, and ADVERSE REACTIONS sections of drug Prescribing Information, plus Patient Package Inserts and Medication Guides.
Source: www.fda.govSelf-Care Training Program Co-Sponsored by Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation As more Americans turn to over-the-counter (OTC) medications to combat the high price of health care and
prescription drugs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and pharmacists are often the first to answer patient questions about self-care. To support these health care providers, the NPHF announces the OTC Advisor - a free online training tool that helps clinicians offer the best counsel to patients using OTC medications and home diagnostic products.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comCommunity Pharmacy Research To Improve Use Of Medicines, Australia Three University of Queensland researchers have received separate grants aimed at improving the practice of community
pharmacy and customer health, through better use of medicines. The School of
Pharmacy researchers will receive grants totalling close to $200,000. These are the first grants to be funded by The Pharmacists Board of Queensland.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comCalifornia Pharmacists Honored As Key Contributors To Patient Care And The Advancement Of The Pharmacy Practice The art and practice of
pharmacy has never been more relevant and valuable than today. Lives are saved, diseases are closely monitored, and the pharmacist-patient relationship is more vital than ever in keeping patients safe and producing the best healthcare outcomes.
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