Are you looking to buy On Call Plus glucometer for yourself or someone else but are still undecided? If you already own one, keep reading to learn more! On Call Plus is an affordable glucometer that has been a staple in the Kenyan market for many years, earning positive reviews from healthcare providers and home…
Using WhatsApp for business opens up endless possibilities to create a productive and engaging experience. Most people know WhatsApp for personal use—chatting, sharing memes, updating statuses, and other social activities. However, on the business side, WhatsApp has become a valuable tool for connecting companies with their customers. So, how are you utilizing WhatsApp for your…
Pharmacovigilance – a term so commonly recognized among healthcare providers that most understand ‘pharmacovigilance’ at a surface level, without exploring its full scope beyond just knowing it as pharmacovigilance. Many are familiar with pharmacovigilance as it pertains to reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and ensuring medication safety. However, the depth of pharmacovigilance, its regulatory aspects,…
When you first start as a pharmaceutical technologist, it’s normal to make mistakes. However, each mistake is a chance to learn and grow. Over the years, I’ve interacted with hundreds of pharmacists and pharm techs in the community pharmacies—some were great, others still learning, and quite a few were average. I’ve also trained students from…
Are you looking for the best wholesale supplier for your pharmacy? Most pharmaceutical wholesalers and distributors are reliable, adhering to high standards of quality and regulatory compliance. However, there are so many that it becomes difficult to choose one. To assist you in finding a reliable supplier, we have selected the top pharmaceutical wholesalers and…
Pharmacy First – You’ve likely heard this phrase before, but what does it actually mean in a community or retail pharmacy setting? Many clients with access to this, especially first time users aren’t sure whether they should be using pharmacy first or not. In the months following its launch, we’ve noticed that many people are…
Many of our readers frequently ask us to clarify the difference between a pharmacy and chemist. A lot of people may not realize that these are two separate things. In this post, we will explain the difference between a pharmacy and chemist. What Is the Difference Between Pharmacy and Chemist? A pharmacy is a healthcare…
Depending on whom you ask, Nairobi appears to be reaching a point of saturation with chemists sprouting up on every street corner. This phenomenon clearly indicates a high demand for accessible healthcare, reflecting the growth in the pharmaceutical industry. Growth, in this context, is relative; it signifies an increasing number of people falling ill daily,…
The aspiration driving your decision to venture into the pharmacy business is to establish a “profitable business.” When it comes to building a pharmacy business that generates profit, the most challenging aspect for many business owners is understanding precisely what steps to take to achieve their goals. Running a pharmacy can be demanding due to…
There are two ways antibiotics have effect on microbial cells, it is either bactericidal or bacteriostatic. Bactericidal antibiotics kill the bacteria and bacteriostatic antibiotics suppress the growth of bacteria. The latter is the current situation in the pharmaceutical industry. My friend, Wanga, who had been working as a pharmaceutical technologist, made a bold decision to…
Flugone Capsules in Short Supply in Kenya, Leaving Many People Without Relief Flugone capsules, a popular over-the-counter medication used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu, is in short supply. This has left many people without a way to relieve their symptoms, which can be particularly troublesome during these cold months when colds and…
If you’re considering getting your ears pierced, you may be wondering where to start. Ear piercing is a popular form of body modification that has been practiced for centuries and is a great way to express yourself through jewelry. Depending on who is getting their ears pierced, the challenge most of the time is choosing…