Chemist & Druggist articles from October 2008

Chemist & Druggist archives from October 2008

Comment from the Editor: 04.10.08.(Editorial)(Report)
October 4, 2008... Some pharmacists have argued that England's 2005 pharmacy contract has not been as revolutionary as the industry had hoped. At first glance, it's hard to disagree with this view but, as this week's news of Lloyds' hub and spoke dispensing...

Industry SOS on drug stocks.(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Increased risk of out-of-stocks as government cuts branded medicine prices, PSNC and wholesalers warn Jennifer Richardson Pharmacists should brace themselves for worsening stock shortages over the next three months, PSNC and...

Out-of-stocks key concern at LPC event.(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Stock shortages of branded medicines headlined a discussion of pharmacists' concerns at a local pharmaceutical committee's annual general meeting last week. GP Stuart Ward agreed with Hampshire & Isle of Wight contractors that the...

Lloydspharmacy trials hub and spoke.(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Lloydspharmacy is trialling a hub and spoke dispensing model in north west England. The multiple has opened a dispensary at AAH's Warrington depot, its pharmacy director Andy Murdock confirmed. Pharmacies participating in the trial send...

IN BRIEF: New boss at UniChem.(Jeremy Main appointed)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... UniChem has appointed Jeremy Main to replace Terry Scicluna as managing director. Mr Main was chief commercial officer at UniChem. Mr Scicluna has decide to pursue his career outside Alliance Boots, UniChem said. He was in charge for just over...

IN BRIEF: Profit warning.(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Government plans to scrap prescription charges for cancer patients by cutting the NHS drugs bill could hit contractors financially, industry experts have warned. For full story see www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk Copyright: CMP Information...

IN BRIEF: Make your voice heard.(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... More pharmacists must join the debate on the new professional body now to ensure an organisation with strong leadership powers is established. The warning came from Kirit Patel, who has been appointed to map out the leadership duties of...

IN BRIEF: Tesco/Superdrug flu fight.(Superdrug Stores PLC)(Tesco PLC)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Tesco and Superdrug have both launched flu vaccination services. The announcements come three weeks after C+D reported GP criticisms of pharmacy-led flu vaccination schemes. www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

IN BRIEF: Chlamydia service popular.(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... More than 40 per cent of NPA members have signed up to the association's chlamydia screening service, just six weeks after its launch. The NPA aims to have the majority of members signed up by November, when the POM to P switched antibiotic...

Co-op blames cat M for #4 million profit drop.(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Government funding decisions cited for 22 per cent slump in earnings Jennifer Richardson The Co-operative Pharmacy has blamed a 22 per cent drop in profit on category M clawbacks. Announcing its first half results, the...

Contractors penalised for prescription inaccuracies.(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Contractors are still losing money as they fail to complete prescriptions accurately, the Prescription Pricing Division (PPD) has warned. During a visit to the PPD, C+D was told that wherever prescriptions were switched from exempt to paid...

IN BRIEF: Tories' NHS blueprint.(United Kingdom. National Health Service)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Andrew Lansley has promised to give pharmacists greater freedom to provide health services under a Conservative government. The comments came as the shadow health secretary outlined plans for the NHS at the party's conference in Birmingham this...

IN BRIEF: MUR guide.(Medicines Use Review)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... East Lancashire LPC has published a Guide to Better MURs for community pharmacists. The purpose is to help pharmacy contractors "do the job better" with actual examples and how, if required, they could have been improved. The guides will be...

IN BRIEF: Free PBC event.
October 4, 2008... The Improvement Foundation, a health service development organisation, will hold a free event looking at practice-based commissioning. Pharmacists, PBC & the White Paper will take place on October 15 at the Holiday Inn in Walsgrave, Coventry....

IN BRIEF: Focus on professionalism.(The Pharmacy Practice Research Trust )(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... The Pharmacy Practice Research Trust has awarded two grants for research into professionalism within pharmacy. Professor Frances Rapport from Swansea University, and Professor Karen Hassell of Manchester University received the awards. ...

IN BRIEF: UKCPA plenary session.(United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... CCA chief Rob Darracott, will be one of the speakers at the United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association's autumn Symposium, which will take place on Sunday November 23 at Hinckley Island Hotel, Leicestershire. www.ukcpa.org ...

Lloyds sells Viagra online.(Lloydspharmacy)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Multiple extends sexual health services in collaboration with internet doctor Jennifer Richardson Lloydspharmacy has teamed up with an internet doctor service to enable men to buy Viagra online. The multiple's pharmacy director...

Change to control of entry equals `chaos'.
October 4, 2008... Plans to overhaul market entry rules for new pharmacies are a recipe for disaster, a legal expert has claimed. Government proposals to give PCTs greater say over contract applications would bring problems not answers, David Reissner warned....

Welsh GPs vie for services.(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Pharmacy-based clinical services in Wales could suffer as GPs receive funding to provide such services in their practices, industry insiders have warned. The Welsh Assembly Government has agreed revisions to the GP contract adding a "menu"...

DISPENSARY TALK: 04.10.08.(Quotation)
October 4, 2008... Which main party would you most trust with the future of pharmacy? "Definitely not Labour. Possibly the Conservatives. Why? Because they would effectively undo everything that this government has done." Nader Siabi, Pharma Healthcare,...

NI welcomes free scripts.(Northern Ireland have backed the scrapping of prescription charges )(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Pharmacy representatives in Northern Ireland have backed the scrapping of prescription charges in the country by 2010. Health minister Michael McGimpsey revealed charges would drop to #3 in 2009, before disappearing in April 2010. The...

All hands to the pump.(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... South Down MP Eddie McGrady, has vowed to take up pharmacists' concerns over the ongoing minor ailments services boycott in Northern Ireland after a Building Bridges visit. County Down pharmacists Ian Groves and Paula McDaid met the politician...

The price is right?(prescription pricing)
October 4, 2008... A new automated prescription sorting system for England has heralded a surge in botched payments to pharmacists. Zoe Smeaton followed concerned contractors as they investigated the technology at the Prescription Pricing Division firsthand ...

XRAYSER: Trying to achieve the impossible.
October 4, 2008... Community pharmacy in the UK is trying to achieve the impossible. Which? repeatedly points out that we'll never make it. There is no way that we'll ever be able to respond immediately to every random enquiry at any time of the day with...

IRISH EYE - Sexual health: morals and medicine?
October 4, 2008... Since Northern Ireland boasts by far the best moral guardians, it is not surprising there have already been public comments that the rollout of the human papillomavirus vaccine programme could turn our innocent 12 and 13-year-old girls into...

LETTER: You can compete and succeed.(Letter to the editor)
October 4, 2008... At last we have some positive news for community pharmacy from both north and south of the Border. In England and Wales, PSNC has secured a significant increase in the practice payment, which should see the average contractor gain around...

LETTER: Optometrists can help.(Letter to the editor)
October 4, 2008... As a lecturer in ocular pharmacology, I am a subscriber to C+D and find it useful for keeping on top of important issues. Practical Approach (C+D, Sept 13, p22) discussed the legally appropriate emergency supply of chloramphenicol...

LETTER: Lemsip Max All in One Liquid.(Letter to the editor)
October 4, 2008... An advert for Lemsip Max All in One Liquid (PL16028/0077) appeared on the back cover of C+D's September 13 issue. The advert contained a number of inaccuracies, including incorrect dosage instructions - it should have read `one 20ml dose' and...

PHARMACY UPDATE: Thyroid, side effects or old age?
October 4, 2008... An elderly woman presents with low mood, confusion and dry skin - what would you do? Key points * Some symptoms, often accepted by the elderly as part of ageing, may together indicate the possibility of an underactive thyroid,...

CLINICAL ALERTS: MHRA Alerts - My Medicine website.(Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... A joint MHRA-ABPI guide to medicine lifecycles aimed at the general public describes how scientists find compounds that combat specific illnesses, and covers licensing and safety monitoring. "We want to make sure people understand the...

CLINICAL ALERTS: SPC Changes.
October 4, 2008... Cordarone X Intravenous (amiodarone hydrochloride) Now includes information on angioedema and bone marrow granulomas. Sanofi-Aventis, 01483 505515, uk-medical information@sanofi-aventis.com Evra transdermal patch (ethinylestradiol ,...

CLINICAL ALERTS: New Products.(Doribax)(Laxido Orange)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Doribax 500mg powder (doripenem) Indicated for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia, and complicated intra-abdominal and urinary tract infections. Janssen-Cilag, 01494 567567, medinfo@janssen-cilag.co.uk Laxido Orange, powder for oral...

CLINICAL NEWS: Fentanyl patch recall.(Janssen-Cilag has recalled Ionsys 40mcg/dose Fentanyl transdermal sy)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Janssen-Cilag has recalled all Ionsys 40mcg/dose Fentanyl transdermal system stock after a batch was found to self-activate, which could cause overdose. The devices should be removed from patients immediately, who should be monitored and...

CLINICAL NEWS: BTS oxygen guidelines.(British Thoracic Society )(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Thorax has published updated British Thoracic Society guidelines on emergency oxygen use in adults. It suggests aiming for normal or near- normal oxygen saturation for acutely ill patients apart from those at risk of hypercapnic respiratory...

CLINICAL: Nice gives go-ahead to adult and child ADHD treatment.(attention deficit hyperactivity disorder )(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Nice has ruled in favour of drug treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, young people and adults - but only as part of a comprehensive management plan. The plan must address patients' psychological, behavioural,...

CLINICAL NEWS: Candesartan benefits in diabetes study.(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Candesartan treatment reduces the incidence of retinopathy in patients with type 1 diabetes, and may improve mild to moderate symptoms in patients with type 2 diabetes, studies published online by The Lancet have revealed. An accompanying...

BRAND FOCUS: Yeast-Vite.(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Yeast-Vite - a healthy remedy for the speedy relief of fatigue and tiredness Everyone suffers from tiredness at some time. Yeast-Vite has been used by generations as a fast, gentle, pick-me-up that brings effective relief from tiredness....

IN BRIEF: OneTouch Vita Meter.(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Lifescan's new blood glucose meter, the OneTouch Vita, will be available to patients from their healthcare professional from this month, the company has announced. The meter uses OneTouch Vita strips, which are listed in the Drug Tariff at...

IN BRIEF: Targeting stress spots.(Neutrogena has introduced the Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control range)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... It's well known that spots tend to appear when you're under stress and to tackle this Neutrogena has introduced the Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control range. The products include Spot Stress Control Hydrating Spot Treatment, enriched with green...

PRODUCT NEWS: Diclofenac tablets launch.(Novartis launches Voltarol Pain-eze tablets)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Voltarol Pain-eze tablets (12.5mg diclofenac potassium) have been launched following the POM to P switch of the active ingredient. Said to have a triple action that helps relieve pain and reduce inflammation and fever, the tablets can be...

PRODUCT NEWS: Flavoursome four from Olbas.(Olbas Lozenges in honey and lemon, menthol and lemon with eucalyptus, sugar-free cherry with echinachea, and sugar-free blackcurrant with aniseed and zinc)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Olbas has extended its offering with the launch of Menthol Lozenges. Four flavours are available - honey and lemon; menthol and lemon with eucalyptus; sugar-free cherry with echinachea; and sugar-free blackcurrant with aniseed and zinc -...

PRODUCT NEWS: It's almost time for the Pharmacy Show.(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Don't forget the Pharmacy Show is running at Birmingham's NEC on Sunday 12 and Monday 13 October. Featured exhibitors include myrepeats.com, the repeat prescription service provider that won the Business Development of the Year category at...

PRODUCT NEWS: Nivea helps the aged.(Nivea Visage has unveiled Expert Lift, a new anti-aging range)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Nivea Visage has unveiled a new anti-aging range: Expert Lift with bioxilift and hyaluronic acid. Designed for women aged 50 to 65, the range includes a day cream with SPF15, a night cream, eye cream and a tonic. Packaging is designed to...

PRODUCT NEWS: Vicks' vits and gum.(Vicks has unveiled Vicks Vitality Booster and Breathing Sensations)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Vicks has unveiled two products ahead of the cold and flu season. Vicks Vitality Booster is a multivitamin supplement said to support the immune system in fighting winter ailments. The blend of vitamins and antioxidants includes high levels...

PRODUCT NEWS: New twist on promo.(Seven Seas' Do the Seven Seas Twist promotional campaign )(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Seven Seas is inviting consumers to `Do the Seven Seas Twist' again in a revival of the familiar promotional campaign for its Joint Health brands, Cod liver oil and JointCare. Television advertising is already underway and continuing until...

PRODUCT NEWS: Feast of flavours.(Lemsip Max All in One in new wild berry and hot orange flavors)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Lemsip Max All in One has added two new flavours: wild berry and hot orange, and breathe easy. Said to get to work in five minutes, the wild berry and hot orange variant provides a soothing and comforting hot drink while breathe easy, with...

IN BRIEF: Bronnley unveils Xmas.(Bronnley unveils Christmas gift collection of toiletries)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... The Bronnley Christmas gift collection of toiletries has been unveiled, all packaged in presentation gift boxes. New are fragranced candles and votive candles, decorated tins containing soap to hang on the Christmas tree, soaps and home...

IN BRIEF: Gifts of Nature.(Ahava unveils Christmas gift boxes )(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Ahava has created a range of four Christmas gift boxes including key products from its Dead Sea mineral ranges under the theme `Gifts of Nature'. The gift sets include Start Fresh body products; Start Joyful exfoliating and body moisturising...

IN BRIEF: Sony's compact printer.(Sony SnapLab compact printer)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Sony has launched the SnapLab, a compact printer that is easy to understand and simple for customers to use. It takes files from a USB memory stick and is said to produce photolab-quality prints in a few seconds. It costs around #1,036 + VAT to...

PRODUCT NEWS: Freederm spot fighters.(Freederm gel, facial cleanser and exfoliating facial wash)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Skincare brand Freederm has unveiled three new products to complement the original pharmacy-only Freederm gel for spot-prone skin. The facial cleanser, for daily use, contains antibacterial ingredients and has a gentle formulation. Exfoliating...

PRODUCT NEWS: Do the two-step.(Scholl has introduced Party Feet Soft Touch and Party Feet Ultra Slim)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Scholl has introduced two products to its Party Feet range of gel cushions, which aim to take the pain out of wearing high-heeled shoes. Party Feet Soft Touch have a "soft, velvety" topcoat and are designed to be worn in closed-toe shoes...

PRODUCT NEWS: Herbal launch for coughs and sneezes.(Schwabe Pharma launches Kaloba)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Kaloba, a herbal product containing Pelargonium sidoides root extract, has been launched by Schwabe Pharma. It can be used to relieve the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections including the common cold, such as sore throat, cough and a...

PRODUCT NEWS: The icing on Rennie's cake.(Bayer launches Rennie ICE )(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Rennie ICE is being launched this month, predicted by manufacturer Bayer to reinvigorate the indigestion market ahead of the Christmas season. Said to provide cooling relief from heartburn and indigestion, the product contains calcium carbonate...

PRODUCT NEWS: Joint appreciation.(Health Perception is launching Love Your Joints advertising campaign)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Glucosamine specialist Health Perception is launching a consumer awareness campaign, Love Your Joints, to aid understanding of glucosamine supplements. Pocket-sized booklets of the same name are being given away providing lifestyle tips and...

Category M Barometer.
October 4, 2008... In contrast to the turmoil being experienced by the world's financial markets, the latest category M reimbursement tariff further builds on the stability established in the wake of last year's overhaul of the mechanism. This stability is...

ROBOTIC DISPENSING: Robotops or roboflops?
October 4, 2008... They ease workload, boost turnover and never take a day off sick. So why don't robots rule drug dispensing in community pharmacies? Max Gosney reports Chess, space exploration and building cars. Just a few examples of the things robots can...

POSTSCRIPT: On the bright side.(survey on fear of people to visit their dentist)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... Last week's Which? report may not have made easy reading for the pharmacy profession, but things could have been worse. Another healthcare profession had some unpleasant facts to face up to this week as an email landing in PostScript's...

POSTSCRIPT: Pedal power.(Co-operative Pharmacy managing director John Nuttall raised money for Guide Dogs for the Blind)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... The Co-operative Pharmacy managing director John Nuttall has tackled the infamous mountain stages of the Tour de France in his attempt to raise money for Guide Dogs for the Blind. His sponsorship so far tops #2,500, after he completed the...

POSTSCRIPT: Rowlands pharmacist celebrates 30 years.(Judy Loveys)(Brief article)
October 4, 2008... A Rowlands pharmacist has been sent off in style, after she retired following three decades at the company. Judy Loveys has worked in Rowlands' Gresford branch, Wrexham, since 1977. She celebrated 31 years of service with, pictured, from...

Comment from the Editor.(Editorial)
October 11, 2008... With the government committed to making cost savings as part of its comprehensive spending review, it's unsurprising if community pharmacy starts to feel a little jumpy at the thought of what might be coming. After all, the Department of...

MP campaign hits new heights.(Members of Parliament )(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... C+D's Building Bridges campaign lands date in parliament and support from health minister Ben Bradshaw Jennifer Richardson C+D's Building Bridges campaign has secured a parliamentary hearing at Westminster and a visit from a senior...

Independents seek action on cashflow.(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... Independent pharmacy representatives have demanded emergency action from PSNC and the government to address contractors' cashflow concerns. Last year's #400 million category M clawback was still "crippling" independent pharmacies, the...

Profession needs more DH recognition.(Department of Health)(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... Pharmacy experts have called for more recognition for the profession from the Department of Health, following the release of advice on flu vaccinations. Research commissioned by the DH showed that the seriousness of flu was "grossly...

IN BRIEF: Smoking costs rocket.(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... The annual cost of smoking to the NHS has soared in the past decade, despite the number of smokers falling. The habit now costs the health service #2.7 billion a year - almost 60 per cent more than in 1998, according to the ASH group. ...

IN BRIEF: Celesio develops delivery.(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... Celesio, owner of AAH and Lloydspharmacy, has launched a medicines home delivery firm in the UK. Evolution Homecare would provide a "unique combination of flexibility and bespoke service", Celesio claimed. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

IN BRIEF: US online pharmacy Bill.(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... The United States Congress has passed a Bill to strengthen legislation of internet pharmacies and require endorsement of such pharmacies in addition to their bricks-and-mortar registration. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

IN BRIEF: Law and Ethics bulletin.(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... Registered paramedics, working in the NHS or privately, can obtain morphine sulphate injection (to a maximum strength of 20mg), morphine sulphate oral and diazepam by way of wholesale (eg signed order/requisition) from a registered pharmacy,...

Out-of-stock blackout.
October 11, 2008... Suppliers unable to say which drugs new PPRS scheme will affect Max Gosney Wholesalers are unable to reveal which drugs could suffer stock shortages this January because manufacturers have not yet disclosed where they will make price...

Essential pharmacies' funding.(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... Essential small pharmacy (ESP) contractors will be paid nearly #1,000 extra per month, following an agreement between PSNC and the Department of Health. Those who hold an ESP LPS (local pharmaceutical services) contract with their PCT will...

RPSGB pushes for English language tests.(Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain)(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has vowed to make European pharmacists pass a basic English test before they can practise in the UK. The RPSGB Council backed a branch motion calling for tougher rules on non-UK staff at its Council meeting...

IN BRIEF: Scots' staff training funds.(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... Contractors in Scotland can again claim a payment from the Scottish Government towards the training of one permanent staff member. The payment of #800 is applicable to pharmacy services levels 2 and 3 NVQ/SVQs and the NPA Accuracy in Dispensing...

IN BRIEF: Ceuta prize.(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... Ceuta Healthcare Group is celebrating after winning an international award for healthcare outsourcing. The company took top spot in the best new partnership/merger/acquisition category at the 2008 European Outsourcing Awards. Copyright:...

IN BRIEF: Alcohol Awareness in Fife.(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... Councillors from Fife Alcohol Support Service were on hand in pharmacies across the region for Alcohol Awareness Week 2008 (October 5- 11). Elizabeth Hutchings, NHS Fife specialist pharmacist in substance misuse, reminded local residents of the...

IN BRIEF: CPD work needed.(continuing professional development)(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... Regulatory chiefs need to work out the process for reviewing continuing professional development next year before record keeping becomes statutory in 2010, said PRLOG, the group leading the formation of the General Pharmaceutical Council. ...

IN BRIEF: EPS advice published.(electronic prescription service)(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... PSNC, the NPA and Connecting for Health have produced joint guidance for pharmacies on using release 1 of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS), to be sent out with this month's PSNC newsletter. Copyright: CMP Information Ltd.

New regulator to miss January 2010 deadline.(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... Delays in Parliament force rethink of General Pharmaceutical Council launch date Max Gosney The launch of the new pharmacy regulator - the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) - has been delayed. The organisation will not be...

Welsh MPs pledge to support contractors.(Members of Parliament )(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... Politicians in Wales have expressed their support for community pharmacy in the first National Assembly debate to be held on the sector in three years. Jonathan Morgan, shadow health and social services minister, called on the government...

DISPENSARY TALK: 11.10.08.(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... Will pharmacy be immune to the credit crunch? "I wouldn't have thought so. We are being affected already by problems with the economy by things like utility bills and the fuel surcharge passed on by wholesalers." Louise Brown,...

Big pharma to play community support act.
October 11, 2008... Procter & Gamble and Pfizer to offer professional and commercial help Jennifer Richardson/Zoe Smeaton Procter & Gamble and Pfizer have independently pledged their support for community pharmacy this week, launching professional and...

Update staff on crystal meth, says MHRA.(Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency )(Brief article)
October 11, 2008... Pharmacists must brief their staff on a recent case of illicit pseudoephedrine use and keep in mind the guidance on selling products containing the drug, the MHRA has warned. The agency made pseudoephedrine a "hot topic" in its monthly...

Seizing the initiative.(Albapharm)
October 11, 2008... Albapharm wants to become the premier support group for Scottish independents. Chief executive David Currie tells Max Gosney how Cashing in on emerging market trends should be second nature to ex- banker David Currie. The Albapharm chief...

LETTER: Is new prof body all talk?(Letter to the editor)
October 11, 2008... There has been a lot of justifiable discussion regarding the split of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society into a pure regulatory body and a membership body. If the voluntary membership body wants my fee then it must show what value it will...

XRAYSER: Roll up, roll up! Drugs for sale!
October 11, 2008... The obvious argument in favour of Lloydspharmacy supplying Viagra online is that it's already available from dodgy websites, so Lloyds is simply cleaning up the act. But I can't see any other positive arguments. The embarrassment...

PHARMACIST IN THE HOUSE: Are you an endangered species?
October 11, 2008... I have always thought that the Which? reports on pharmacy were unfair. After all, our easy access makes us sitting targets and it is easy to respond by bemoaning the fact that GPs, for example, are not subjected to the same scrutiny and to...