A survey by Lloydspharmacy has found that millions of patients are confused by the drugs prescribed to them and fail to take them on time.
“Our pharmacists have reported many instances when patients have been confused by their medicines,” said Andy Murdock, director of the Lloydspharmacy. “One patient set out a range of medicines and described the frequency and dosage for each. It turned out that for several months she had been taking a sleeping pill first thing in the morning.”
Chemotherapy - History, Principles, Aim, Types, Side Effcts, Pros & Cons
'Chemo' means medicine or 'drug', 'therapy' means 'treatment'. Chemotherapy refers to the use of cytotoxic drugs in the treatment of cancer.
'Chemo' means medicine or 'drug', 'therapy' means 'treatment'. Chemotherapy refers to the use of cytotoxic drugs in the treatment of cancer.
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Success in AIDS Fight in Brazil Linked to Cheap Drugs
Brazil, long considered a model country in the fight against AIDS, depends on cheap retroviral treatments secured from the big drug companies after fierce struggle.
Brazil, long considered a model country in the fight against AIDS, depends on cheap retroviral treatments secured from the big drug companies after fierce struggle.
Australia Contributes Additional Funds for HIV Prevention in North-East
Australian High Commissioner to India, John McCarthy, has announced additional funding for HIV/AIDS and drugs prevention in North-Eastern states.
Australian High Commissioner to India, John McCarthy, has announced additional funding for HIV/AIDS and drugs prevention in North-Eastern states.
2nd October Declared 'World No Alcohol Day' in India
Health minister, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday sought the Governments' approval to declare 2nd October every year as 'World No Alcohol Day'.
Health minister, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday sought the Governments' approval to declare 2nd October every year as 'World No Alcohol Day'.
