Come join and celebrate the 20th anniversary of Singapore Pharmacy Congress. Registration is now open and abstract submissions are invited. Please click here or below to find out more.

Since we last reported outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, 2 things have changed; firstly the name of the flu has been renamed to H1N1 flu; and secondly the very first case of confirmed case of H1N1 infection reach Singapore shore on May 27; and as on May 31, 5 cases have been confirmed in Singapore.

The Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA) released the results of an independent study revealing huge cost saving attributed to the use of generic drugs in the US health system.

On 8-May-2009, Straits Times reported a male strengthening capsule purportedly to contain 100% natural product (tongkat ali). Lab analysis eventually revealed that the product contained tadalafil – a part 1 poison substance. Tadalafil is the active of erectile dysfunction drug registered under the brand Cialis^® by Eli Lilly in Singapore.

The recently concluded 103rd AGM for the PSS was held at the Alumni Association. The meeting was held in conjunction with the Appreciation Dinner which was intended to honour members and individuals who have contributed to the various activities and committees of the PSS.

Nine months ago, we reported in Issue No. 36 of the eBulletin that a new batch of pharmacy graduates started their pre-registration attachment in great anticipation. On 26-Mar-09, 80 pre-regs officially completed this journey to join the workforce as full-fledge pharmacists.

The new team to the family...!

P-medicines - New! Guidance on Usage of Amolrofine
 
In our continuing efforts, to promote safe and effective use of medication for our patients,
PSS brings you - P medicine guide on amolrofine nail lacquer.
Familiarise yourself with the use of amolrofine lacquer for treatment of nail fungal infection!
 
Please download the latest P Medicine guides on Onychomycosis and use of amolfrofine nail lacquer here.
 
Give your patients the pertinent counselling points and show that you care!
Heighten the awareness of pharmacist's role in enhancing patients' health!

Being one of our closest neighbours, Thailand shares many similar healthcare issues we face. Therefore, it's only appropriate that PSS forges closer ties our fellow pharmacists from the Kingdom of Thailand.

Ng Cheng Tiang standing next to CPA President, Mr. Teerawudh Pongsretpaisa, and Dr. Duangtip of Thai FDA.