RESEARCHERS in the USA have
published the results of a study
which found wide variations in the
potency of vitamin D supplements.
The strengths ranged from 9% to
140% of the doses listed on the
labels, with the scientists at the
Kaiser Permanente Center for
Health Research in Oregon saying
that although the doses were not
likely to be dangerous, some had
insufficient vitamin D to provide
effective treatment of deficiencies.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 13 Feb 13 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 13 Feb 13
DEMENTIA Australia has appointed comedian Geraldine Hickey (pictured) as its newest Ambassador, coinciding with the Melbourne Memory Walk & Jog event taking place this Sun.
NEW research from the Monash Addiction Research Centre has highlighted a critical shortfall in the availability of Naloxone, a life-saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses, across community pharmacies in Australia’s most populous states.
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