The Dose Makes The Poison!
Perhaps the greatest paradox in disease management concerning drugs is this: every drug is a potential poison. It is almost comical that the very agents responsible for saving millions of lives, of being responsible for humanity's survival in this era, the very agents that have been now taken for granted but have single handedly had massive effects on civilization have the potential for ending life. Continue reading…
Cardiovascular diseases significantly cause out-of-hospital medical mortality, primarily affecting those over 60. In 2008, non-communicable diseases accounted for 63 per cent of global mortality, with cardiovascular diseases accounting for 48 per cent of all deaths.
Angina is a type of sharp recurrent chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart; the problem often with this kind of pain is the difficulty in differentiating it from similar types of chest pain, such as indigestion discomfort or asthma pain. Click here to find out more about how to detect and diagnose this condition as well as how to effectively manage it.
WOMEN’S CORNER – EXPLORING NATURAL BIRTH CONTROL OPTIONS
It’s true, the world is moving towards natural alternatives for everything! The issues of birth control, emergency contraceptives, condoms and others involving the reproductive system have become a daily occurrence in the health care space. Also, the irregularities associated with contraceptive use including changes in hormone profile, excessive weight gain, bleeding, etc is a major cause of concern It is therefore, only logical to seek for means or plans that can caution these unwanted effects while achieving the set goals and one very good option among others is the natural birth control plan. Click here to find out more.
Fluffy, spongy, pancakes; the all-or-nothing phenomenon in making an Administrative Pharmacist.
Pancakes are delicacies that have dominated breakfast tables since pre-historic times, according to reliable archaeological evidence. They, like administrative pharmacists, vary in shape, size, and nature. However, the universality in all versions of this staple lies in the sacrosanctity of it’s major ingredients (everything except the toppings) and preparation method.
In this exciting piece, Pharm Khalid graciously shares a recipe that has been used for centuries to ‘make’ the best administrative pharmacists. Click here to access this recipe and try it out.
NEWS AND UPDATES
PSN-YPG SOUTH SOUTH REGIONAL SUMMIT
6 States, 1 Geo-Political Zone
Delta, Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross-River And Edo YP’s, Are you ready??
PSN-YPG South-South Presents Its 1st Regional Summit scheduled to hold from the 9th-11th of September 2022 in Warri, Delta State with the theme: BEYOND THE NORM: ADVANCING PHARMACY THROUGH INNOVATIVE SKILLSET.
Click here to register.
IMPACT AFRICA SUMMIT (IAS)
Attend the IAS 2022 event as a healthcare professional. Benefits Inlude but not limited to the following:
✅Opportunity to learn new things to maximize your practice's exposure and improve your healthcare experience
✅Discover possible career paths in clinical trials and research ecosystem
✅Chance to get mentored and network with top healthcare professionals and consultants.
Venue: Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island
Fee: N15,000
Register using this link.
AFRICAN UNION YOUTH CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP PROGRAM.
Application for the African Union YCBW Program is now open. Do you know young people in your communities or networks who are interested in girls and women's education (GWE) or Climate Change and are working to address GWE or Climate Change issues in their community?
If yes, share with them this opportunity and help them apply to be part of this year's African Union Youth Capacity Building Workshop program.
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PCN ACT SIGNED INTO LAW!!!
From the office of the PSN President:
Dear Colleagues.
It is with deep appreciation to God that I announce the Presidential assent of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria bill by H.E President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR.
This expressly implies we now have a new PCN Act to regulate and control Pharmacy practice in Nigeria.
It has been a tortuous journey since 2015 when the PSN and the registry of PCN initiated meaningful development geared toward the actualisation of the PCN Act.
I find it necessary to salute the immediate past Registrar Dr N.A.E Mohammed FPSN and his successor and incumbent Registrar Pharm I.B Ahmed FPSN who were diligent and resolute in seeing this agenda through.
My gratitude goes to the Chairmen of the Technical groups and NEC who gave express support in all ramifications to my initiative to railroad the last NASS approval which we started in December 2021 and has culminated in this landmark Presidential assent.
Of course, I remain grateful to the Past Presidents of PSN who carefully edited the PCN bill alongside the Registrar and experts from the National Law Reform Commission since 2015 when the Law and Ethics Committee led by the PSN President presented the draft of the PCN bill.
Now is the time to make this an impactful law and I pray we shall all reap the good fruits of Pharmacy practice in our lifetime.
Amen.
God bless the Pharmacy profession.
Prof Cyril Odianose Usifoh FPSN
President, PSN.
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PHARMACY ACT 2022, A GAME CHANGER?
What exactly does this new Pharmacy Act imply? Find out in this piece by Pharm Gerald.
This month on spotlight, we took a break from recording and we will like you to go back and give the last six episodes a listen. Please, let us know which episode you enjoyed best and why. We will also like to know if this segment has imparted you in any way, do leave us a comment.
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A publication of Editorial Committee, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria - Young Pharmacists Group 2021/2022.