Pharmaceutical Care: who is it dependent upon?

Pharmaceutical Care is a term that has been evolving for a couple of decades now.  In 1990 Hepler and Strand first defined the term as “the responsible provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that improve a patient’s quality of...

Devices law suits in the USA

Devices law suits in the USA – Litigation costs are rising. – Provision for litigation should be made in every device manufactures budget especially if they trade in the USA.   A large devices manufacturer of ostomy, continence, urology, and wound and skin care...

Are you happy with the results?

Over the years we have seen the world of pharmacy evolve from that of ‘Dispense and Supply’ to include an ever expanding range of clinical services, (medicines management, local enhanced services such as vascular checks, managing minor ailments and sexual healthcare...

The MHRA Inspection Build-Up

Never has the corny old adage “Fail to prepare, prepare to fail” – so glibly used at times – been more wholly appropriate than for the build-up to an MHRA Inspection. It’s a demanding process requiring detailed attention, comprehensive descriptions, staff inclusion...

Not all flu vaccines are equal

For years, flu vaccines were designed to protect against three different flu viruses (trivalent). This included two influenza A viruses and one B virus. Experts had to choose one B virus, even though there are two very different lineages of B viruses that both...