COMMENCING in Aug,
pharmacies across the Canadian
province of Quebec will begin to
stock a screening card which can
be used in bars to test if drinks have
been spiked.
The credit card sized ‘Drink
Detective’ reportedly tests for GHB
(gamma-hydroxybutyrate),
ketamine, and several other
benzodiazepines.
The launch of the card is
designed to stem the prolific tide of
drink spiking, and to provide a
measure of protection for
customers against would-be spikers.
One drawback according to
Canadian pharmacists is its
restrictive price of CA$6, which
some say is to expensive for its
target market of university students.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 21 Jul 10 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 21 Jul 10
IN ANTICIPATION of tonight’s Federal Budget, Kian Ghahramani (pictured), RSM’s National Director for Pharmacy, hopes for significant cost-of-living measures aimed at benefiting consumers and businesses alike.
NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park has announced that from 01 Jun, pharmacists across the state will be authorised permanently to treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs), following the successful completion of a 12-month trial (PD breaking news).
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