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…
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Having your own glucometer at home can be a game-changer in diabetes management. It saves you time and money, as you do not have to visit the chemist or clinic for frequent checkups. However, it is crucial to understand the ranges of high and low glucose levels, which can be explained by your pharmacist or doctor. With these factors in mind, you can choose a reliable and effective glucometer that meets your needs.
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How to prevent stock loss in the pharmacy
1. Frequent stocks take.
2. Avoid short expiries
3. Pay for an inventory system
4. Manage your shorts and excesses appropriately
5. Have a proper ordering and Receiving system
This is a 24 hour pharmacy but certainly they decided to have it open late night instead. December is usually full of festivities so the management had technically awarded its staff opening late night instead of 24 hours as a present. Which, perhaps everyone seemed to enjoy. This meant the pharmacy was closed between 12.30am to 8am. Rats must have broken into the pharmacy at that time.