I recently noticed that a container of Lanoxin (Glaxo Smith Kline) used the
abbreviation mcg for microgram. After finally getting brainwashed to use
International units, including preferred prefixes I was astounded to find
out, by calling Glaxo, that the abbreviation was for ...

I will be starting the UBC Pharmacy Program next year and was
wondering if anyone can tell me what outside, additional courses I
should have completed before classes begin.  I have my First Aid Level
I and am brushing up on my Chemistry and Biology.  I still have a few

Is there a drug (or other treatment) which can cause the patient's
skin to produce more UV-resistant pigment? On the same topic, what
skin pigments are needed to block dangerous UV - is it just melanin or
are there others?

I will be joining a missions team heading to the poorer areas of the
Dominican Republic next week.  One of the concerns I have is sleeping at
night - most likely we'll be staying in houses with no air conditioning,
fans, or possibly even electricity.  Although evening temperatures

My father has chronic back pain and recently got a prescription for
Duragesic. The 50mg made him very sick (vomiting). The 25mg still made
him sick, but to a lesser extent. His pain has subsided but he wants to
sleep all the time and still has an upset stomach.

Sorry to post this here but I searched everywhere but couldn't find an
answer!!
Does anyone know if 'Tagamet / Cimetidine' is available in Australia
OTC without a prescription.

Is there any way to get a sampler or at cheap cost Histofreezer?
Thx

I am looking for an OSCE study group in the Greater Toronto Area. I am
studying for the November 2003 exam and would like to know of any colleagues
or study groups preparing for the same exam.
Please e-mail me if you are interested

Masturbation 'may prevent cancer'
By Judy Skatssoon
16jul03
WHO cares if you go blind? An Australian study has found that frequent

I hope you can help ease my mind a bit.  In today's society, I know
that it is normal for doctors to push pills for every little problem.
In my mom's case, I feel she takes too many, but I could be looking at
this the wrong way.  I am not sure.

I interpret this section of the code to mean that any drug (Schedule
II - V) can be dispensed via electronic transmittal of prescriptions
with no confirmation required.  Can this be right?
L.1996, c. 154, § 4, eff. Jan. 6, 1997.

Just wondering if anyone in the newsgroup can help me to get some
information I've been looking for. I want to know if it's possible to do a
conversion course in Pharmacy in the UK after getting a BSc degree in
chemistry. I knew of someone who told me that he was doing this and that ...

I am a pharmacy student and have recently been working in a retail
setting. After being approached by a customer who had questions
concerning a particular herbal product, I consulted the pharmacist who
told me that "herbal products were outside his scope of practice" and

All HMO consumers need to know about this interesting new study posted
online today...it seems that HMO cost-shifting might have more impact
on consumers than
originally thought.  The link takes you to the release and a

In the Protestent tradition of nailing manifestos onto church
doors....
To the Editors of "Science" Magazine:
     Regarding the research report entitled "Severe Dopaminergic