Chemist & Druggist articles from April 2007

Chemist & Druggist archives from April 2007

OFT drugs probe won't answer immediate problems, says PSNC.(Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee)(Office of Fair Trading)
April 7, 2007... Industry Plans will study impact of new medicines supply models on competition, the NHS and patients Max Gosney and Tom Hawkins The Office of Fair Trading decision to investigate drugs supply in the UK fails to address "immediate...

PECs to be competency-based.(United Kingdom. National Health Service. Primary Care Trusts professional executive committees)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Policy Department tells PCTs to use PECs more effectively Ailsa Colquhoun PCT professional executive committees are to be elected on the basis of competency rather than professional memberships, the Department of Health has announced....

UniChem leaves BAPW.(British Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Industry Firm cites conflict of philosophies in rift UniChem has left wholesaler trade body the BAPW following the escalating row over Pfizer's direct to pharmacy policy, C+D can exclusively reveal. UniChem cited a "total conflict of...

PSNC and NPA in merger talks.(acquisition deal between Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee and National Pharmaceutical Association)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Industry Chief executives confirm early-stage discussions over possible unification Max Gosney The NPA and PSNC have launched talks over a possible merger, C+D can exclusively reveal. Sue Sharpe, PSNC chief executive, said: "We...

IN BRIEF: Revamped MUR form.
April 7, 2007... Contractors are being asked to comment on the revamped draft medicines use review form. After an initial consultation, which closed on February 28, PSNC and the DH have produced a further version using feedback provided by 141 pharmacy...

IN BRIEF: Enhanced flu role.(United Kingdom. National Health Service. Primary Care Trusts to use enhanced services in community pharmacy)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Chief pharmaceutical officers are encouraging PCTs to use enhanced services in community pharmacy as part of their flu vaccination programmes for 2007-08. A new independent review of the seasonal influenza programme says that community...

IN BRIEF: Royal college talks.(Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain on the formation of royal college)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... The RPSGB will hold a one-day event later this month to discuss the formation of a royal college with pharmacy groups. It has already invited around 200 organisations to submit their views on the principles and functions of a leadership body....

NPA highlights concerns over NPSA guidelines.(National Pharmaceutical Association)(National Patient Safety Agency)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... NPA Pharmacists must use own judgement on anticoagulants Gavin Atkin The NPA has voiced concern over the implementation of anticoagulant dispensing working practices announced last week by the National Patient Safety Agency. A...

Celesio casts shadow over Boots deal.(Alliance Boots)(Stefano Pessina)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Multiples German firm reported to be building a rival bid to Stefano Pessina's Tom Hawkins Stefano Pessina's #10 billion vision of a privately owned Alliance Boots was clouded this week by reports that rival Celesio could be preparing...

Joint bid approved.(Alliance Pharmaceutical Corp. and Boots Company PLC bid for stake in Guangzhou Pharmaceuticals Corporation)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... * Alliance Boots' joint bid for a 50 per cent stake in Chinese wholesaler Guangzhou Pharmaceuticals Corporation with Beijing Med-Pharm was approved by shareholders of Guangzhou Pharmaceuticals Company on April 2. Copyright: CMP Information...

Warning over stoma supply changes.(Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Practice PSNC and NPA call for fair reward Pharmacy groups have warned the government to ensure that contractors are fairly rewarded in plans to change the supply of stoma and incontinence appliances. PSNC said proposals to change the...

Society reviews stance on dispensing errors.(Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... RPSGB Shake-up will modernise infringements procedures Wesley Yin-Poole The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has agreed widespread changes to the way it handles infringement cases in an attempt to create a `no-blame culture'. The...

Co-op groups poised for merger talks.(Co-operative Group)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Industry Members will have their say in April Members of the United Co-operative and the Co-operative Group are preparing to gather at a series of meetings that could create a 622- strong pharmacy chain. Members have to record a...

IN BRIEF: Royal approval.(formation of royal college)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Senior pharmacy figures have backed the formation of a royal college to provide professional leadership, a King's Fund report has claimed. Industry chiefs called on the government to establish a body that reflects the diverse interests in the...

IN BRIEF: Repeat resource.(National Pharmaceutical Association)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... The NPA has launched a repeat dispensing resource pack of template standard operating procedures and a draft letter to send to GPs explaining the benefits of the service. See www.npa.co.uk Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

IN BRIEF: Attacks fall.(physical assaults on National Health Service personnel)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Physical assaults on NHS staff in England during 2005-06 fell by 1,690 to 58,695 year-on-year. Of these, 5,145 worked in primary care, including pharmacy. A spokesman for the NHS Security Management Service said: "We would encourage...

IN BRIEF: Expert patient advice.(United Kingdom. National Health Service. Primary Care Trusts)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... PCTs will be able to commission the DH's Expert Patients Programme as a Community Interest Company (EPP CIC) to run self-management courses for patients. The EPP CIC courses will be delivered locally by a network of trainers and 1,400 volunteer...

IN BRIEF: Vincent honoured.(Vincent Lawton awarded honorary membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Professor Vincent Lawton has been awarded honorary membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. He has been recognised for his contribution to clinical trials policy and for furthering the health sciences. Professor Lawton is a former...

IN BRIEF: Co-op now owns 21.(Co-operative Pharmacy's acquisition of Boots and Alliance pharmacies)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... The Co-operative Pharmacy has completed its acquisition of 21 former Boots and Alliance pharmacies (C+D, January 20, p6). The shops, which are located in the south west, east and north east of England, are being rebranded and all staff...

IN BRIEF: Licence for Humira?(treatment for chronic plaque psoriasis)
April 7, 2007... Abbott has applied for approval in both the USA and Europe to market adalimumab (Humira) as a treatment for moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis. Humira is already used in treating rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. ...

IN BRIEF: Angina occurrences.(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Many patients with angina suffer frequent attacks despite treatment, according to the British Cardiac Patients Association. Over half of 600 patients surveyed had 79 events a year despite intervention. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

Call for pharmacists to cut #10bn waste drug bill.
April 7, 2007... Practice Former chief pharmaceutical officer urges MUR take-up Wesley Yin-Poole Pharmacists should take up their maximum allocation of MURs to combat millions of pounds wasted every year on prescription drugs that people do not use, a...

NHS budget cuts give pharmacy fillip.(United Kingdom. National Health Service)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Policy King's Fund study points to extra possibilites Pharmacy has the opportunity to expand as the government looks to combat the expected reduction in NHS funding from 2008, a senior fellow at a healthcare think-tank has claimed. ...

Society to discuss emergency supply changes.(Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain)
April 7, 2007... The RPSGB will discuss at its branch representatives' meeting in May sending details of emergency supplies to GPs as soon as they are made out. The Brighton and District branch, which is calling for the move, said it would "deliver...

IN BRIEF: Welsh enhanced services.(Welsh Committee for Professional Development of Pharmacy)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... A working group has been set up under the auspices of the Welsh Committee for Professional Development of Pharmacy to drive forward the provision of enhanced services across Wales. The group will define core competencies for providing an...

IN BRIEF: `Unsung heroes'.(community pharmacists' role in treatment of drug misuse)(Alliance)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Community pharmacists have a vital role to play in the treatment of drug misusers, the chief executive of the Alliance, an organisation which offers legal advice, training and helpline services to patients, has said. Daren Garratt said these...

IN BRIEF: Teetotal kids.(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Almost 50 per cent of young people aged 11 to 15 claim they have never had a proper alcoholic drink, says an NHS Information Centre survey. Six out of 10 secondary school pupils said they had never smoked, the survey reported. Copyright:...

IN BRIEF: Epilepsy campaign.(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... East Midlands pharmacies are urging sufferers to `take control' of their epilepsy. Sufferers are being encouraged to record experiences in diaries to inform a review with a healthcare professional. Diaries are available at www.takecontroluk.org...

IN BRIEF: UniChem Convention.
April 7, 2007... This year's UniChem Convention is in Barbados from September 1 to 7. Topics include distribution, practice-based commissioning and patient safety. Workshops will cover CPD, therapeutic areas, communication and business skills. More details on...

IN BRIEF: Primary Care 2007.
April 7, 2007... Extending the role of the community pharmacist leads the pharmacy programme at Primary Care 2007 at the Birmingham NEC from May 10 to 11. Speakers include RPSGB president Hemant Patel, Jeanette Howe from the DH and PSNC's Sue Sharpe. Contact...

NPA looks to light up stop smoking services.(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... NPA Campaign to help pharmacists capitalise on summer smoke ban Tom Hawkins The NPA has launched a campaign to increase the number of pharmacy stop smoking services in the face of rising demand ahead of the looming national ban. ...

Assura upbeat over initial pharmacy loss.(Assura Pharmacy )(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Retailing Business set to boom despite #3.4m deficit in 2006 Assura Group has declared "excellent progress" for its pharmacy division, despite posting #3.4 million losses at the business in 2006. The primary healthcare investment firm...

Your views: Evolving healthcare forces pharmacies to fight for funding.
April 7, 2007... AAH Pharmaceuticals' group managing director Steve Dunn is calling on pharmacists to `fight for funding', following the recent announcement that government has ring-fenced #5 billion for local healthcare In a move that will give local...

Tips for forging links with decision makers.(public health services management)
April 7, 2007... With PCTs reorganised as of October 1 and sharing the same boundaries as councils, now is the time to be forging links with both organisations. There will be new staff in place responsible for public health services, liaising with the local...

Comment from the editor: With organisations, bigger is not always best.(Editorial)
April 7, 2007... It's not the first time that the idea of a merger between the negotiating body for contractors in England and Wales and the trade body for employers across the UK has been mooted. It has sporadically surfaced over the years but prevailing...

Your views: Reclassification of pseudoephedrine: a public health issue?
April 7, 2007... PharmacyHealthLink's Roger Walker looks at the issues and possible consequences of the reclassification The MHRA's proposal to reclassify ephedrine and pseudoephedrine from P to POM has attracted some defensive comments. There have been...

Northern Ireland Notebook: Quality prescribing.(Viewpoint essay)
April 7, 2007... I have noticed a distinct collapse in repeat prescribing quality at the average GP surgery. Ironically this seems to have crept in since the introduction of the GP contract with its complex outcomes framework festooned with quality standards,...

Xrayser: I can run, but I can't hide.
April 7, 2007... I continue to potter along at X Pharmacy, caring for the sick and needy and being largely undisturbed by world events, despite the larger pharmacy world experiencing some serious turmoil. Apart from constant grumbles about the new contract,...

Xrayser: The book of rude words.(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... The only positive spin I could put on the new CD register was that lifting that heavy tome every day would save me from pumping iron at the gym. But a few months later I still look like Mr Puniverse and I'm getting crosser and crosser. Our...

Pharmacy Update: Drugs in Alzheimer's.
April 7, 2007... The impending High Court action against Nice is just the latest round in the argument about the management of this form of dementia. This article looks at the drugs available Key points * Donezepil, rivastigmine and galantamine are...

Clinical news: Paracetamol legislation may not have cut deaths.(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Reductions in paracetamol deaths in recent years may not be due to a change in the law restricting pack sizes, a new analysis has shown. Although fatal poisonings involving paracetamol have fallen since 1998 when pack size restrictions came...

Clinical news: EMEA warns on telithromycin.(European Medicines Agency )(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has recommended restrictions on the use of telithromycin (Ketek). The Agency announced that for the treatment of bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis, the antibiotic should only be used...

IN BRIEF: All PCTs.(United Kingdom. National Health Service. Primary Care Trusts)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... All PCTs in England should offer the option of computerised cognitive- based therapy for the treatment of mild to moderate anxiety and depression, the Department of Health has warned. The change came into effect from April 1. Copyright:...

IN BRIEF: The National.(National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence decides against rituximab)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has decided against recommending rituximab for the treatment of adult patients with severe active rheumatoid arthritis, pending further information. The draft guidance asks for...

IN BRIEF: High-dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICS).(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... High-dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) may lower the risk of developing lung cancer in patients with COPD, a large US study suggests. Data from 10,474 patients with COPD found that in those treated with 1,200 g of ICS per day, the relative...

IN BRIEF: A long-release ropinirole.(treating Parkinson's disease)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... A long-release ropinirole formulation for Parkinson's disease may reduce the periods of time during the day when patients suffer symptoms because their medication has worn off, a US study suggests. Neurology, April 3, 2007. ...

IN BRIEF: Pneumococcal vaccine.(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Pneumococcal vaccine cuts infections in children, a US study shows. Figures from Tennessee and New York show that after the vaccine was introduced, frequent ear infections fell by 16 and 25 per cent respectively. Pediatrics, April 2007....

IN BRIEF: The most successful.(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... The most successful interventions aimed at reducing antibacterial prescribing are multi-faceted and aimed at educating both patient and prescriber, according to a review published in the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin. Simple interventions had...

IN BRIEF: New Nice guidance.(substance misuse in vulnerable groups)(United Kingdom. National Institute for Clinical Excellence)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... New Nice guidance aimed at reducing substance misuse in vulnerable children and young people recommends health professionals target defined groups including those with family members who misuse drugs, and those with behavioural, mental health...

IN BRIEF: Using neuraminidase.(viral drug resistance)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Using neuraminidase antiviral drugs to treat influenza B may give rise to resistance, a new study published in JAMA has revealed. Neuraminidase antivirals zanamivir and oseltamivir are widely used in Japan, and the study examined the...

IN BRIEF: Pergolide treatment.(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Pergolide treatment manufacturers in the USA are voluntarily taking their products off the market, the US Food and Drug Administration has announced. The decision follows recent studies showing an increased risk of heart valve regurgitation in...

IN BRIEF: A new support service.(improving compliance for ulcerative colitis patients treated with mesalazine )
April 7, 2007... A new support service aimed at improving compliance for ulcerative colitis patients treated with mesalazine has been set up by Procter & Gamble. www.everyday-living.co.uk Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

Clinical news: Neuroleptics can hasten Alzheimer's progress.(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Many Alzheimer's disease patients treated with sedative neuroleptics die six months earlier on average than other similar patients, according to a new study led by Professor Clive Ballard of King's College, London. The patients also suffer...

Clinical news: Combination relief in migraine.(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Combination treatment for migraine produces better symptom relief than monotherapy, a US study suggests. A single pill containing sumatriptan 85mg and naproxen 500mg was found in two trials of almost 3,000 patients to be substantially more...

Clinical news: Nitric oxide link to hayfever.(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... The nitric oxide and nitrite released by pollen grains may be the trigger for hayfever, say UK researchers. Presenting their findings at the Society for Experimental Biology Annual Meeting, they said that allergenic pollen releases much...

Clinical news: Long-acting contraceptive funding hit.(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) supplies are restricted in half of community contraception services, a survey suggests. The restrictions have been made as part of cuts to sexual health services, the annual BMA Public Health...

Products & Marketing: Nurofen shows its bottle.
April 7, 2007... A 200ml variant of Nurofen for Children has been launched by Reckitt Benckiser. The pharmacy-only product containing ibuprofen (100mg/5ml) is indicated for fever, teething pains, earache, headache, temperatures, aches and strains. Bottles are...

Products & Marketing: Inspired design brings rewards.(Healthcare Branding Company)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... The PocketPak won the `Best new OTC packaging design' category at last month's OTC marketing awards. Described by judges as showing "what can be achieved with thought and creativity", the PocketPak's ability to display the information leaflet...

Products & Marketing: Lamisil stands out on shelf.(athlete's foot treatment)
April 7, 2007... Athlete's foot treatment Lamisil is newly available in a 15g cream GSL pack and sporting a new image. The redesigned packaging features a more realistic image of a male foot and the familiar shield logo surrounds the L of Lamisil, says...

Products & Marketing: SMA Gold reformulated.(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Baby milk formula SMA Gold has been reformulated to contain a new alpha- lactalbumin enriched whey protein profile. The formula is said to be tolerated akin to breast milk and have a reduced renal solute load. Alpha-lactalbumin is the...

IN BRIEF: Easter giveaway.(Duracell Batteries Ltd's Easter promotion)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Duracell is running an Easter promotion offering 50 per cent extra free on selected batteries. Promotional packs of Duracell Plus and Duracell Ultra M3 are now available with the extra cells. A similar offer at Christmas increased sales by...

IN BRIEF: Durex seeks testers.
April 7, 2007... Durex is offering cash and free condoms to anyone prepared to test its condoms. Members of the public are being recruited via the brand's website. A #500 prize is up for grabs while thousands of people are expected to volunteer to join the...

Mentholatum has deep support.(Mentholatum Company Inc.)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... The Deep Heat pain relief brand is the subject of a #1.6 million TV and outdoor advertising campaign beginning this month. The WellPatch variant will be seen on ITV, Channel 4 and GMTV during April and May. A second burst, scheduled for...

TV appearance for Curanail.(fungal nail infection treatment)(Brief article)
April 7, 2007... Fungal nail infection treatment Curanail is being supported by a #1.7 million marketing campaign, reports Galderma. The product will be seen on television on GMTV, Channel 4 and satellite channels from next month. PR activity is targeting...

Patient survey tips.
April 7, 2007... Gianpiero Celino provides some insight into the critical success factors for running a patient survey The requirements for the long-awaited patient satisfaction survey for community pharmacy, which forms part of the clinical governance...

Pharmacy Champions: Pharmacists leading the way.(Karen Acott, Wallingbrook Health Centre)(Interview)
April 7, 2007... Name: Karen Acott Pharmacy: Wallingbrook Health Centre, Chulmleigh, Devon What has she done?: Become a partner in a GP practice The two treatment rooms and consultation areas have enabled the pharmacy to increase the range of...

Snap happy.(photography and pharmacy)
April 7, 2007... Wesley Yin-Poole finds photography still offers opportunities for the pharmacy as the tech-savvy opt for high quality digital prints When people think of disposable cameras and developing those embarrassing holiday snaps, they think of...

Scotland gets funding boost for final stages of pharmacy contract.
April 14, 2007... Scotland Contract preparation payment to be paid when specific tasks achieved by contractors Ailsa Colquhoun Scottish contractors are to receive extra funding to prepare for the rollout of the remaining two parts of their pharmacy...

NI contractors get #2m pay rise.(Northern Ireland)(Brief article)
April 14, 2007... Northern Ireland Extra funding amounts to 7p extra per prescription item Northern Ireland's pharmacy contractors are to receive a #2 million pay rise for 2007-08. In real terms, the extra funding, which will be allocated to the...

Unichem delivers parting shot to BAPW.(British Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers)(Brief article)
April 14, 2007... Wholesaling UniChem says BAPW `out of step' Details behind UniChem's decision to quit the BAPW have emerged this week with the firm's managing director slamming the association. In a statement, David Coles said the BAPW's opposition to...

IN BRIEF: Galbraith review ready.(Anne Galbraith)(Brief article)
April 14, 2007... The government has completed its review of control of entry regulations. Anne Galbraith, who led the review, is set to report her findings on the exemption system to ministers before wider publication, the DH told C+D. Copyright: CMP...

IN BRIEF: NCSO update.(Wales. Department of Health)(no cheaper stock obtainable)(Brief article)
April 14, 2007... The Department of Health and the National Assembly for Wales have agreed to allow NCSO endorsements for the following items for April prescriptions: bisacodyl 5mg gastroresistant tablets; diamorphine 5mg injection ampoules; diamorphine...

IN BRIEF: Dementia aid launched.(helpcards for dementia care)(Brief article)
April 14, 2007... A helpcard to assist dementia patients cope with shops and other public services is being launched by the Alzheimer's Society. The cards bear the words `I have dementia', `I have memory problems' or `I have Alzheimer's disease', and are...

IN BRIEF: Stem cell benefit.(Brief article)
April 14, 2007... Autologous stem cell treatment combined with high dose immunosuppression has eliminated the need for insulin in a small group of patients with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, according to a study report published in JAMA. Copyright: CMP...

Co-op buys deliver profit boost.(Co-operative Pharmacy)(Financial report)
April 14, 2007... Multiples Pharmacy acquisitions key to 61 per cent rise in operating profit Tom Hawkins The Co-operative Pharmacy has been rewarded for its acquisitive drive in 2006 with a 61 per cent jump in profits. The company, which is in...

Medical charity steps into race for Boots.(Alliance Boots)(Wellcome Trust)(Brief article)
April 14, 2007... Multiples Wellcome Trust keen to look over the books with private equity partner Shares in Alliance Boots edged higher this week after a fresh suitor emerged in the #10 billion battle to take control of the retail pharmacy giant. ...

IN BRIEF: DH to improve hospices.(Department of Health)(Brief article)
April 14, 2007... The DH has pledged #40 million to upgrade hospices as part of its Dignity in Care for Older People programme. Nearly 200 projects within 146 hospices in England will get funding to improve facilities, increase access and provide IT to help...

IN BRIEF: Patient choice.(websites to guide terminally ill patients)(Brief article)
April 14, 2007... Health secretary Patricia Hewitt has outlined plans for a website to boost access to health information for patients from deprived areas. The NHS Choices site, which goes live this summer, will include guides to living with long-term...

IN BRIEF: NI drug addicts increase.(Northern Ireland)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
April 14, 2007... Drug abusers registered on Northern Ireland's Drug Addicts Index 2006 increased by 27 per cent from 261 in 2005 to 288 in 2006. Nearly eight out of every 10 registered addicts were male, the DHSSPS research revealed. Thirty-four per cent were...

IN BRIEF: Rewards for quitters.(Brief article)
April 14, 2007... Superdrug will reward smokers who try to give up between April 19 and July 1, when smoking will be banned in enclosed spaces in England. From April 19, every purchase of selected Nicorette products will come with a card that will be stamped as...

IN BRIEF: Practice leaflet guidance.
April 14, 2007... PSNC has issued guidance, including a template, for contractors wishing to update their practice leaflets. This includes mandatory content and the branding and font size to be used. For further information go to www.psnc.org.uk Copyright:...

Manufacturers undeterred by OFT distribution probe.(United Kingdom. Office of Fair Trading)
April 14, 2007... Industry Companies continue to pursue distribution supply deals Wesley Yin-Poole The OFT's investigation into drugs supply in the UK will not stop leading medicine manufacturers pursuing plans to set up independent distribution deals....

Munro picks up Alliance-Boots `OFT' branches.(Munro Group)(office of fair trading)(Brief article)
April 14, 2007... Industry Pharmacy group buys Scottish sites sold under merger plans Pharmacy retailer Munro Group has acquired 13 Alliance Boots pharmacies in Scotland as part of a deal said to be worth around #20 million. The purchase boosts the East...

IN BRIEF: Help tackle obesity.(Lightening the Load: Tackling Overweight and Obesity)(National Heart Forum)(Faculty of Public Health )(Brief article)
April 14, 2007... A toolkit has been launched by the National Heart Forum with the Faculty of Public Health and DH to help pharmacists develop strategies for tackling obesity in their locality. Lightening the Load: Tackling Overweight and Obesity includes...