PANS News
The Pharmacist - November 2011
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The August edition of The Pharmacist, the official newsletter of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia, is now available.
It is a fully interactive newsletter. The first page serves as a Table of Contents. Just click on "more" under an article summary or click on one of the items under "Also in this Issue" to read the full story.
In this issue:
The province is implementing a drug information system to better protect the health of Nova Scotians. Pharmacists, doctors and other prescribers will be able to share information about the medications patients are taking. Click here to read more.
The Air Quality Health Index or “AQHI” is a tool to help protect your health. Using a scale from 1 to 10 and the words low, moderate, high, and very high, it measures current levels of outdoor air pollution and related health risk. It can help you decide when it is safe to be active outside, especially if you have a health condition such as lung or heart disease.
"After resuming negotiations earlier this week, a new tentative pharmacy tariff agreement has been reached between the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS) and the Department of Health and Wellness. Full details of the agreement will be shared with PANS members after a final agreement is confirmed by both sides.
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