Clopidogrel and Proton Pump Inhibitors

We have just receive some indication from the manufacturers (Sanofi Aventis + Bristol-Myer Squibb ) that Clopidogrel-containing medicines and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) ‘should be avoided unless absolutely necessary’. The preliminary studies indicate a cytochrome P450-type interaction. Clopidogrel is a pro-drug which is metabolised in the liver,

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Don’t forget to vote

Don’t forget to vote

The deadline for casting your vote on the Changes to the Royal Charter is Monday 20th of July 2009. This is important and your vote will determine the direction of our society. You should have received the Ballot Paper (shown). Why vote? If you want a new

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Case Studies

We today introduce our Case Study pages (link) where we showcase how users of bookapharmacist.com are benefiting from the services we are offering. Click here to visit the case studies pages.. Webmaster bookapharmacist.com

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Another Class 4 Alert

Another Class 4 Alert

The MHRA has just posted another Class 4 Alert relating to the patient information leaflet (PIL) of Timoptol-LA 0.25% w/v & 0.5% w/v Gel-Forming Eye Drops Solutions. The dose printed on the PIL is wrong. It states a dose of twice a day instead of the correct

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Important – Class 4 Alert

Important – Class 4 Alert

We have just been alerted to this packaging issue with Priadel 400mg Prolonged Release. The labelling on the rear panel of the cartons are wrong. On the side of the box where you place the dispensing label, you have Lithium Carbonate 200mg incorrectly printed on it. Please

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