Pharmacy
Stricter Measures against the Spread of COVID-19 Introduced in Bulgaria
17 new coronavirus infected patients have been registered in Bulgaria on Friday. The total number is already 127, General Ventsislav Mutafchiiski, head of the national headquarters, said. The first cured coronavirus patient is to be released on Saturday.
Pharmaceutical Industry Promises Affordable Vaccine against COVID-19 no Later than 18 Months
Multinational pharmaceutical companies have committed themselves today to deliver the vaccine against COVID-19 worldwide in 12 to 18 months, AFP reported.
Police to conduct more supermarket, neighborhood patrols
The Hellenic Police (ELAS) has boosted patrols in neighborhoods and outside supermarkets and pharmacies in a bid to avert robberies and possible lootings while seeking to give citizens an increased sense of security.
Bulgaria’s Parliament Adopted State of Emergency Measures Act at First Reading
Bulgaria's Parliament on March 18 adopted the State of Emergency Measures Act at first reading. 129 MPs voted in favour and 70 abstained.
The law sets out the measures taken during the state of emergency to limit the spread of coronavirus.
North Macedonia’s Businesses Fear Pandemic’s Economic Shockwaves
Small businesses first to suffer
"Today you are only my third customer. I only have made about 300 Denars [five euros]," a taxi driver wearing a face mask and protective gloves, as prescribed by the authorities, told BIRN.
Prices of Drugs without Medical Prescription to be Regulated
The prices of the drugs which are sold without medical prescription will be regulated. This is envisaged by the Ministry of Health. The document has already been publicly discussed and is due to enter the Council of Ministers today.
Shortage of Medical Masks in Germany
Their demand has increased dramatically due to the coronavirus infection.
Surgical masks are depleted in Germany and pharmacies hardly receive new deliveries, BTA reported.
"There are significant delays and delivery difficulties," said the head of the German Wholesale Pharmaceutical Association.
- Read more about Shortage of Medical Masks in Germany
- Log in to post comments
Doctors react to online jab certificates for pharmacists
Greece's Medical Association (PIS) is calling on the government to cancel a decision that allows pharmacists to receive online training and certification so that they can carry out vaccinations like the flu jab.
Non-pharmacists’ right to run drug stores upheld
The Council of State on Wednesday overruled a motion from Greece's main associations of pharmacists challenging the constitutionality of 2018 legislation allowing non-pharmacists to open medical dispensaries.
- Read more about Non-pharmacists’ right to run drug stores upheld
- Log in to post comments
Warning: Fake Hypertension Medicine on the Internet
Fake hypertension medicine, which promises miraculous results, is being sold on several websites, NOVA TV reports.