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Pharmacy alprazolam alertPharmacies are being warnedof an increased demand for

alprazolam (Xanax and its generic

equivalents) in the lead-up to

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beginning of February 2014.

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the Victorian Department of

Health, the publicity around the

rescheduling is likely to see more

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those who have been using it

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alprazolam so that members

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of prescribing of alprazolam will

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or too-frequent supplies of

alprazolam in order to accumulate

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withdraw all strengths of the

branded Xanax product from 01

December (PD Fri) due to the

rescheduling meaning that its

no longer commercially viable in

Australia.

Script shoppingmedicare Australia says that

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complaint to US Health and

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breaches of HIPAA.

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EU on nicardipine

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Welcome to PDsweekly commentfeature. Thisweeks contributoris Paul Rowe,ManagingDirector of The

Business Squad.

Real Life

Retail TipsHaving worked as a consultant

to pharmacy for over 15 years, Ihave picked up on a few tips to

success. No matter what yourepharmacological qualifcationsand experience, the world of

retail is often challenging, sohere are a few tips to help yousurvive and thrive:

1. Have (and keep) a sense of

humour at the end of the day

you must be able to laugh alittle at the situations, people or

challenges that arise in a retailsetting.

2. Speak English notmedicine Your patients often

dont understand technicalor medical names, termsand instructions. Lay things

out clearly and help themunderstand. Communication isthe key as is patience.

3. Know your patients say

hello, make small talk and tryto be involved in their lives ata professional level. This will

build trust, which in turn buildsrepeat custom.

4. Do something else get ahobby, take time out, detach

yourself sometimes in order tobe a better retail pharmacist.This isnt always easy to do,

particularly if you own thepharmacy, but it is important

to try.

5. Remember to do all of the

above all the time! Successfulretailing is an art form and youare the artist, play your part

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products including Sensaslim (PD

02 Dec 11) and TRIMit, has been

sentenced to three years in prison

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