The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 270 No 7236 p221
15 February 2003

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Announcements

• Vectavir Cold Sore cream
• Visions of Science awards

Announcements

Vectavir Cold Sore cream

The product licence for Vectavir (penciclovir) Cold Sore cream has been transferred from Novartis Pharmaceuticals to Novartis Consumer Health. Enquiries should now be directed to Novartis Consumer Health, Wimblehurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 4AB (tel medical information 01403 323046, orders 01403 218111).

Visions of Science awards

Pharmacists are invited to take part in the 2003 Visions of Science photographic awards, sponsored by Novartis and the Daily Telegraph. One of the awards, the health care award, is for the best image that shows the impact of science and medicine on people's lives, with prize money of £500. Another award, the DNA award, is for the best image about DNA, the science of genetics or its impact on people's lives, with prize money of £500. Further information on 020 7613 5577 or from the awards website (www.visions-of-science.co.uk).