Govt’s proposal providing more power to health workers irks pharmacists

Pharmacists across the country have strongly opposed the Health Ministry’s draft proposal, mandating allied healthcare professionals including Community Health Workers, […]

HeyCare: Bridging the gap between patients and healthcare

HeyCare believes that a happy lifestyle is the key to a healthy future and better lives. In sync with the […]

MedPlus Launches Online Pharmacy Service in Delhi/NCR

MedPlus, the pharmacy retail space launched their e-commerce service ‘Click Pick & Save’ in Delhi and NCR area. The service […]

Maharashtra Chemists Threatens Three Day Strike following Tussle over Prescriptions

Over 50,000 chemists across Maharashtra are threatening to go on strike for three days starting October 16, putting the spotlight […]

PHCs take care of mental health

The mental health care is being integrated into primary health care services, as envisaged under the National Mental Health Programme. […]

Novartis Launches Triaminic Fever Reducer Pain Reliever Liquid for Children

Novartis announces the introduction of Triaminic Fever Reducer Pain Reliever, the only branded over-the-counter children’s liquid acetaminophen product currently available nationwide in the US.

US Navy Implementing World’s Largest Telepharmacy System

The US Navy is in the midst of what’s billed as the largest telepharmacy implementation in history to help ease a shortage of pharmacists throughout the service.

IBM and Spain’s Regional Extremadura Government launches EPS

An Electronic Prescription System has been launched by the Extremadura Regional Government of Spain and IBM in 680 pharmacies in Extremadura.

More mobile clinics in Karnataka

With the success of 31 mobile health clinics that were introduced three months back in the rural districts of Karnataka, the State Health and Family Welfare Department, is geared up to introduce 29 more in next two weeks.

Medicare to pay doctors to embrace e-prescribing

Medicare, the federal health insurance program for the elderly and disabled in the US, will offer financial bonuses to doctors who prescribe drugs electronically rather than on paper. Doctors who do not will face penalties from Medicare starting in 2012.

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Smoking cessation campaigns via SMS in London

Pharmacies in London will launch a text messaging service to validate smoking status and invite