Pharmacies

Cuba is liberalizing certain sectors of its economy, allowing private companies to operate pharmacies and gas stations, following parliamentary approval of 176 market economy measures.

J&K LG Manoj Sinha reported 2,581 drug traffickers arrested and ₹188.89 crore in assets seized during a 100-day anti-drug campaign. The campaign included revoking driving licenses, vehicle registrations, suspending passports, and targeting non-compliant pharmacies to enforce legal accountability.

The University of Hong Kong will launch a community pharmacist-led osteoporosis screening program at pharmacies across the city to identify high-risk patients and refer them to family doctors for further evaluation.

Pennsylvania's state budget includes a provision requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to allow pharmacies previously removed from their networks to reapply after 12 months, addressing concerns about arbitrary contract terminations. The measure, supported by pharmacists, does not resolve broader issues like low reimbursement rates but aids struggling pharmacies.

A new daily Wegovy pill is launching in UK pharmacies today, with the article listing UK prices for the weight-loss tablet. The product is marketed as a convenient alternative to the existing Wegovy treatment.

A proposed $10 prescription fee aims to increase dispensing fees paid by pharmacy benefit managers to pharmacies, potentially affecting New Yorkers' medical bills. The bill's impact remains uncertain, with questions about whether it would support pharmacies or raise costs for patients.

Two South Carolina men, Rashaad Wilson and Tomas Wesley, face charges for breaking into over 100 pharmacies across multiple states. They were chased by Monroe police on Concord Highway, during which they discarded stolen prescription medications. One of the targeted pharmacies was located in Concord.

Dr. Shekhar Ramjutun co-founded Doc2Us, a platform linking 1,700 pharmacies to virtual doctors in Malaysia. He emphasizes digital healthcare as a tool to enhance traditional medicine for patients facing traffic challenges.

Tennessee allows adults to purchase potent ivermectin from pharmacies without a doctor's visit, using pre-written prescriptions. The drug is marketed in roadside shops and strip malls with minimal oversight, and some pills are up to 20 times more potent than standard tablets.

InRetail, Peru's biggest retailer, experienced strong growth in supermarkets, pharmacies, and malls. The company's success is attributed to its focus on the everyday consumer.

The article provides a list of retailers, grocery stores, and pharmacies open or closed on Memorial Day, helping readers plan last-minute shopping or errands.

Germany's Parliament has approved legislation granting pharmacies greater autonomy to independently dispense certain prescription medications and conduct rapid tests. This reform expands the role of pharmacies in healthcare delivery beyond their traditional scope.

Britain is experiencing a severe medication shortage, with vital drugs missing from pharmacy shelves. Experts warn the situation is likely to deteriorate further.

British cancer patients may face drug shortages within weeks due to the Iran war, which is driving up medication prices, according to pharmacy warnings.