Academic pharmacist Nataly Martini discusses the medical management of asthma in adults and adolescents, which has evolved to prioritise early anti-inflammatory treatment. She also explains how to improve patient outcomes by proactively identifying poor asthma control and supporting equitable access to education and treatment
Authorities keep close watch on prescription med sales via Facebook
Monday 3 September 2018, 11:21 AM

Lantus SoloStar Insulin 100IU/ml was being sold on a Facebook buy and sell page
Social media sites are unwittingly fuelling illegal sales of prescription and illicit drugs in New Zealand. The web reaches an audience of incomprehensible size, making it hard for authorities to track what is
being sold. While some prescription item sales appear to be due to ignorance, pharmacists have grave concerns. Miranda Cook reports
Medsafe officials and police are working together to monitor illegal sales of pharmacy-only and prescription medicines on social media sites.
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