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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Warning issued to anyone who uses Mounjaro - check batch numbers now

A safety alert has been issued regarding counterfeit Mounjaro pens, urging users to check batch numbers following a recall of certain products.

Feb 27 • 12:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

When the pantry was the first pharmacy

The article discusses the historical connection between food and medicine, emphasizing the therapeutic roles of everyday ingredients before the advent of modern pharmaceuticals.

Feb 27 • 11:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rebellious pharmacist founded a healing pharmacy company. Earns a fortune

A pharmacist, Eunice Wu, has founded a company aimed at alleviating the administrative burdens on pharmacists, allowing them to focus more on patient care.

Feb 27 • 11:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pharmacist issues pain killer 'sweat' alert with 'three day rule'

A UK pharmacist warns that codeine-based painkillers can cause withdrawal symptoms after three days of use, affecting daily activities such as driving.

Feb 27 • 09:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Health: Hohenlinden is getting a doctor and a pharmacy again

The community of Hohenlinden is set to welcome back a local doctor's office and pharmacy after a decade-long absence.

Feb 27 • 08:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Cannot pick up prescriptions at pharmacies

Pharmacy customers in Sweden are currently unable to pick up prescriptions due to disruptions at the Swedish e-Health Agency, without a timeline for resolution.

Feb 26 • 12:51 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

What are the signs of chronic stress - symptoms that should not be ignored

The article discusses the signs and symptoms of chronic stress and the importance of recognizing them early to prevent serious health issues.

Feb 26 • 12:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after committing 9 burglaries at the same pharmacy in Campina Grande

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Campina Grande, Brazil, after committing nine burglaries at the same pharmacy, causing over R$ 5,000 in losses.

Feb 26 • 11:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Pharmacy Suspected of Defrauding Ten Regions of Millions – for Fake Sweat Treatments

A pharmacy in Stockholm is under investigation for allegedly defrauding multiple regions of millions of dollars through fraudulent sweat treatment claims involving Botox.

Feb 26 • 10:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Harmful promotions are returning to pharmacies. The President of the Supreme Pharmaceutical Council warns

The president of the Supreme Pharmaceutical Council of Poland warns that the lifting of the advertising ban for pharmacies, following a European Court ruling, has led to dangerous and irresponsible marketing practices.

Feb 26 • 09:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis says nine-digit code can save you money on medication

Martin Lewis shares advice on saving money on over-the-counter medications by checking a nine-digit code for identical pills at lower prices.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man suspected of pretending to be a customer, holding employees hostage, and robbing a pharmacy in the interior of SP is arrested

A man was arrested for robbing a pharmacy in Mirassol, SP, after pretending to be a customer and holding employees at gunpoint with a fake revolver.

Feb 24 • 14:21 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Competition Council allows 'Latvijas aptieka' to gain decisive influence over 'Farma Balt Aptieka'

The Latvian Competition Council has approved the merger between 'Latvijas aptieka' and 'Farma Balt Aptieka', allowing the former to gain significant influence in the pharmacy market.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

10 spices that will improve health and mood in winter

A pharmacist highlights the benefits of spices for health and mood enhancement during winter months.

Feb 24 • 08:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Dryness and intimate irritation: how to choose the best intimate gel and moisturizing cream from the pharmacy

The article discusses how to choose the best intimate gel and moisturizing cream, emphasizing the importance of proper intimate hygiene and the role of specific products like those offered by Dr. Tree.

Feb 24 • 05:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

All Students of Samyook University College of Pharmacy Pass National Examination

All 29 students from Samyook University College of Pharmacy achieved a 100% pass rate in the 77th National Pharmacist Examination held on January 23, significantly exceeding the national average of 92.1%.

Feb 24 • 01:24 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

"There is a pharmacy on every corner." Why Latvians are buying cheap medicines from Turkey and Egypt

Latvians are increasingly turning to pharmacy tourism in Turkey and Egypt, bringing back affordable medications to avoid high prices at home.

Feb 23 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pair arrested suspected of stealing car and pharmacy products in Itapeva

Two men were arrested in Itapeva, São Paulo, for allegedly stealing a car and products from a pharmacy during a robbery attempt.

Feb 23 • 14:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

6 Frequently Asked Questions About Weight Loss and Cellulite: What Works and What Doesn’t?

Pharmacist Julija Aganauskaitė-Žukaitė offers insights into common questions about cellulite and weight loss as increasing numbers of clients seek solutions at their pharmacies.

Feb 23 • 14:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Studying Amid War Two Years Before College Entrance: I Achieved My Dream of Entering Pharmacy School

A young Palestinian woman shares her struggles of continuing her education during the ongoing conflict in Gaza, as she dreams of becoming a pharmacist.

Feb 22 • 08:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now the pharmacist of a loss-making pharmacy speaks – works even 70 hours a week

Tapio Heilala, the pharmacist at Porvoon Vanha Apteekki, reveals he worked up to 70 hours a week as his pharmacy faced a loss of about 50,000 euros last year.

Feb 22 • 07:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

3,000 Finns are entitled to a brand new Kela support, which provides relief at the pharmacy counter - see if you belong to them

New Kela support aims to alleviate financial burdens for Finns struggling to afford medications, with specific eligibility criteria.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pharmacy chain opens 200 job positions with salaries up to R$ 5,500 in Jundiaí

A pharmacy chain in Jundiaí, Brazil, is offering 200 job positions with salaries ranging from R$ 1,900 to R$ 5,500, with most roles not requiring prior experience.

Feb 21 • 18:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Colombians arrested with R$ 5,500 in stolen pharmacy products in the Campinas region

Two Colombian nationals were arrested in Campinas, Brazil, for allegedly stealing pharmacy products worth R$ 5,500.

Feb 21 • 13:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

High blood pressure is a silent killer but one simple check can save you

A routine pharmacy visit led a wellness editor to discover her dangerously high blood pressure, prompting urgent medical attention.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm a pharmacist - take more of one mineral to stop waking up at 3am

A pharmacist shares advice on addressing the common issue of waking up at 3am, suggesting that increasing intake of a specific mineral may help.

Feb 21 • 02:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Popular medication disappears from pharmacies. Urgent communication from GIF for patients

The Polish Chief Pharmaceutical Inspector has announced the withdrawal of popular antiseptic Octenisept from pharmacies due to the circulation of counterfeit products.

Feb 20 • 18:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple invades pharmacy, holds employees hostage, and steals weight loss pens in Franca, SP

A couple was caught on security cameras stealing weight loss pens from a pharmacy in Franca, SP, after holding the employees at gunpoint with a stun gun.

Feb 20 • 16:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Products worth over R$ 3,000 are stolen from a pharmacy inside a gas station in Petrópolis

A man was arrested for stealing over R$ 3,000 worth of products from a pharmacy located in a gas station in Petrópolis, Brazil.

Feb 20 • 12:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pharmacist explains two-week rule for everyone who suffers from hay fever

A pharmacist discusses the significance of the two-week rule concerning hay fever, a condition that affects a substantial portion of the UK population.

Feb 20 • 10:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pharmacy Advertising: Implementation of the CJEU Judgment or 'Ban 2.0'?

The European Commission has urged Poland to comply with a CJEU ruling regarding the advertising ban on pharmacies, emphasizing not just legislative pace but also quality.

Feb 20 • 06:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WARNING: These 5 over-the-counter medications may cause addiction

Many people assume that over-the-counter medications are inherently safe, but several common drugs pose significant risks of addiction.

Feb 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Finance in Pharmacy: Between Innovation Risk and Capital Discipline

The article discusses the evolving role of CFOs in the pharmaceutical industry, emphasizing their shift from cost control to being strategic partners in decision-making.

Feb 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New Major Deal in the Wholesale Pharmaceutical Market – Acquisition of Dynamic Pharmacy Warehouse by Profarm

Profarm announces the acquisition of Dynamic Pharmacy Warehouse, aiming to transform the wholesale market in Greece while maintaining the existing management and identity of Dynamic Pharmacy.

Feb 19 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

NHS rule lets people with seven conditions skip queue for GP - full list

Certain patients with specific conditions can skip the queue for GP appointments as per NHS rules.

Feb 19 • 07:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Anja was astonished at the pharmacy – a rise "like coffee"

Anja was shocked to discover that the price of her prescription medication, Apixaban, had skyrocketed from €16.65 to €43.50 within five months at a pharmacy in Vantaa.

Feb 19 • 07:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyriakos Souliotis appointed president of the Committee at the Academy of Pharmacy of the Hellenic Pharmaceutical Industry Association (PEF)

Kyriakos Souliotis has been appointed as the president of the Advisory Committee at the Academy of Pharmacy by Greece’s Ministry of Education.

Feb 18 • 18:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Lawsuit against drugstore chain: dm does not want to be prohibited from online pharmacy

The German drugstore chain dm faces a lawsuit from the Wettbewerbszentrale for alleged violations related to its new online pharmacy.

Feb 18 • 14:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pharmacists warn they may stop providing certain services in England within weeks

Pharmacists in England are warning that they may have to cut services soon due to significant financial losses and a funding crisis.

Feb 18 • 11:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New pharmacist advice for Esomeprazole, Fexofenadine, Loperamide or Guaifenesin

Pharmacists in the UK encourage patients to seek help for common medications like Esomeprazole and Fexofenadine, despite difficulties in pronunciation.

Feb 18 • 11:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Farma Conde closes exclusive deal with iFood for delivery of its products

Farma Conde has announced an exclusive partnership with iFood to sell its health products through the app, enhancing its digital market presence.

Feb 17 • 19:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man provides his CPF at pharmacy's cash register before announcing robbery and ends up arrested after police check registration, in Paraná

A man was arrested in Paraná after robbing a pharmacy while providing his CPF to the cashier, allowing police to quickly identify and locate him.

Feb 17 • 14:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

They said which blood tests are worth doing without experiencing any symptoms

A pharmacist discusses the growing trend of people taking blood tests proactively even when they do not feel any health issues.

Feb 17 • 10:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Why do dark circles appear under the eyes? Here are 3 tips from pharmacists

The article explains the various reasons for dark circles under the eyes, including aging, fatigue, and environmental factors, along with remedies suggested by pharmacists.

Feb 17 • 09:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Regulations for small pharmacies? Experts: the pharmacy market would still have its problems

Experts discuss the potential regulatory challenges facing small pharmacies in Poland, highlighting underlying issues in the pharmacy market.

Feb 17 • 04:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

What do we know about Farmacias Similares' expansion to Japan?

Farmacias Similares, the largest pharmacy chain in Latin America, is expanding into Japan using a digital marketing model and local adaptations to its brand.

Feb 16 • 22:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A pharmacist reveals how the face of pharmacies has changed in independent Lithuania

A pharmacist reflects on the profound transformations in pharmacies in Lithuania over three decades of independence.

Feb 16 • 05:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

High-Cost Medications: Available Today at Neighborhood Pharmacies – How to Apply

A new procedure for the free distribution of High-Cost Medications is now in effect in Greece, allowing patients to access their medications through local pharmacies.

Feb 16 • 05:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Weight loss pens expected to account for 20% of pharmacy revenue by 2030

Weight loss pens, specifically GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Mounjaro, are projected to represent 20% of the revenue of major pharmacy chains in Brazil by 2030.

Feb 16 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Holger Moe Tørisen held several key positions and tasks in Norwegian pharmacy

Holger Moe Tørisen, a prominent figure in Norwegian pharmacy, passed away on February 1, 2026, leaving behind a significant legacy in the field.

Feb 15 • 18:30 UTC

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