The Pharmaceutical Journal
November 25, 2000
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CommentAn Onlooker's Notebook 772 Leading Articles 773
News 774-776
Clinical Pharmacy 777-780
Business 781
The Society 782-783
Broad Spectrum 786 Letters to the Editor 787-791
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Front Cover PictureOur front cover photograph (by Graeme Smith) of the Gitgit waterfall, in Bali, Indonesia, draws attention to the seventh article in our series on travel medicine. This week we focus on travel vaccinations (p792). Smoking cessationSmoking cessation treatments, including Zyban and nicotine replacement products, are to be examined by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (p774). Zanamivir from pharmacies?The National Institute for Clinical Excellence has said that zanamivir should be made available through patient group directions, which can allow for direct supply by community pharmacists and nurses (p777). Leading article (p773). Society's NHS plan commitmentThe Royal Pharmaceutical Society is ensuring that its work takes account of all aspects of the Government's strategy for pharmacy in the future (p782). It has also assured its support for developments throughout Britain (letters, p787). Leading article (p773). Heart diseaseThis week we carry a report in a special news feature from the recent congress of the American Heart Association, where the results of several clinical trials were announced (pp784-85). |