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The topic of a sugar tax on fizzy drinks has been the subject of debate in many countries, with some nations adopting a form of tax. The Government here is waiting for more concrete evidence on whether a tax works; but, with our growing obesity problem, do we need action now? Pharmacy Today reporter Georgia Merton weighs up the pros and cons of taxing fizzy drinks
In this article, Sue Frankland looks at the global problem of wastage of medications, including causes such as overprescribing and non-adherence. She also presents information from her master’s dissertation on how people understand, and respond to, medication expiration dates
Why recognising the signs of dehydration is important...
