Following the PSS AGM on March 26, the new office bearers of 102nd PSS Council was decided during the first Council Meeting on 12-April-2008.
The 12-member lineup of the new 102nd Council is as follow:
In the recently concluded SingHealth Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) 2008, our fellow pharmacy colleagues had a field day after winning 3 out of 4 Awards of open for competition in the Allied Health categories.
We refer to the Straits Times article published on 1st April 2008, titled “Two top cholesterol drugs may have no benefits”. We are concerned that this may lead to patients stopping their medications on their own.
Check out the following events and notice. Do take note and mark them on your calendar. Thanks very much.
• Managing Vulvo-Vaginal Candidiasis
Speakers: Dr. Adeline Wong/TMC; Ms. Yang Silin/KKH
Date: 07-May-2008
Time: 18:30 – 21:00 pm
Venue: Alumni Medical Centre
Behold – not all scientific research, including clinical trials intended for drug registrations, would be objective and unbiased. Two new studies comparing published research articles with insider documents obtained during the rofecoxib (Vioxx) lawsuits offer a glimpse into the manipulation of the drug industry.
Here are few brief news related to healthcare & pharmaceutical scenes for your update.
Novartis Set to Take Up Majority Stake in Alcon
Novartis would be investing some $39 billion to become a majority shareholder of Alcon – a major ophthalmological specialty company.
? Proposed Changes to Singapore’s Patents Act 2008 & Its Impact on Drug Regulation
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Dear Members,
In April 2008, I have taken over the baton from Mr Ng Cheng Tiang as the President of the 102nd Council. This Council has 5 new members while 7 members from the 101st Council stayed on to ensure a smooth transition and continuity.
Despite their hectic workload, the following members have kindly stepped forward to serve or continue to serve on the Council:
