Issue : The Pharmaceutical Journal, 19/26 April 2014, Vol 292, No 7806/7

CD possession leads to pharmacist’s three-month suspension

A pharmacist who accepted a police caution for being in possession of Controlled Drugs has had his name suspended from the Register for three months, by order of the fitness-to-practise committee of the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Pharmacist removed from Register after attempted theft from employer

Attempted theft from his employer has led to the removal of a pharmacist’s name from the Register by order of the fitness-to-practise committee of the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Theft conviction leads to 12-month suspension order for pharmacist

A pharmacist convicted under the Theft Act has been suspended from the Register for 12 months by order of the fitness-to-practise committee of the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Keeping exercise short and hard: what’s involved and is it worth it? Subscription

Giving lifestyle advice often involves encouraging patients to do exercise. Is there a less time-consuming way to exercise but achieve the same health benefits?

Dramatic rise in the number of calls made to poisons centres about e-cigarettes

Source: Annems / Dreamstime.com E-cigarettes are not required to be child-resistant so could pose a threat to children

Needle exchange schemes must include steroid users, says NICE

Needle and syringe services need overhauling to better meet the needs of those using image- and performance-enhancing drugs, says the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

New constipation drug gets a lukewarm response from DTB

Little published data on lubiprostone made it difficult to assess its efficacy, says the DTB

BNF provides advice on the differences between oral mesalazine products

The British National Formulary has updated its information on mesalazine oral preparations, which are used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis, according to its latest newsletter (April 2014). Source: ...

Patient safety alert addresses medicine risks with homecare services

Source: Arsty / Dreamstime.com Homecare medicines services have expanded in recent years, but cases of failure to supply have risen, too

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