The University of Malta has recently changed the course structure leading to the qualification that enables a graduate to register as a pharmacist. The new entry level qualification to the profession of pharmacy shall be the MPharm degree. This consists of a two cycle education, namely- 4 years leading to a BSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences followed by a three semester cycle leading to the degree of M. Pharm. In view of this change the Kamra ta’ l-Ispizjara has asked the Pharmacy Council to duly and favourably consider issuing a certificate of equivalence to all registered pharmacists having a...

This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter your password below: Password:

The Kamra ta' l-Ispizjara the' Malta has been proactive in the recent months in giving its feedback to the Medicines Authority re the publication on an Information Leaflet on Refrence, Generic and Falsified Medicines. Dr. Patricia Vella Bonanno, CEO, Medicines Authority said that this second leaflet published by the Medicines Authority is part of the set of initiatives to consolidate efforts in providing objective and unbiased information on medicines to health care professionals and to patients. (more…)

The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality has brought the attached Press Release issued by the European Commission on the 1 March, 2011 to our attention: "Following meetings today with business leaders and social partners on women in decision-making (see IP/11/242), EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding challenged publicly listed companies in Europe to sign a “Women on the Board Pledge for Europe” by March 2012. This pledge represents a voluntary commitment by publicly listed companies to increase women’s presence on corporate boards to 30% by 2015 and to 40% by 2020 (see Annex...

The Malta Eczema Society is organizing its annual fund raising BBQ activity this year on Friday 16th September at the Alexandra Gardens, the Palace, Sliema at 8pm. As you may know this event is the only source of income for the society. Please note that bookings are on a first come and first served basis. The Society would be very grateful if you could confirm your attendance by not later than the 12th September. It is recommended that you give prior notice if you require a vegetarian menu or suffer from any food allergies. All the details may be downloaded from below. MES Event 20...

The Medicines Authority has just launched a new service through which medical practitioners, dentists, pharmacists and health care professionals can recieve sms notifications with the latest information on medicinal products. The service is available free of charge for product recalls and when a Medicines Authority Circular is issued. Product Recall Notifications: Where a defect of a medicinal product is considered to be a risk to public health, the Medicines Authority issues a product recall and the marketing authorisation holder withdraws the affected product from the market. During 2010, t...

The Kamra ta’ l-Ispizjara ta’ Malta is holding its next Continuing Professional Development (CPD) dialogue meeting on Monday 13th June entitled ”Dementia – What we need to Know” at the Professional Centre, 127, Sliema Road, Gzira at 7.30pm.  Guest Speaker is Dr. Charles Scerri PhD, Secretary, Malta Dementia Society and Lecturer at the Department of Pathology, University of Malta. The session will be chaired by Kamra President Ms. Mary Ann Sant Fournier. (more…)

This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter your password below: Password:

Following the outstanding Childhood Obesity session last Monday 23rd June the Kamra is holding the 4th CPD Dialogue Session entitled ''Helping Patients Having a Disability” next Monday 30th May @ 7.30pm for 7.45pm @ 127, Professional Centre, Sliema Road, Gzira.  Kamra President Ms. Mary Ann Sant Fournier will chair the event. Guest Speakers from the Association of Speech Language Pathologists include Gertrude Buttigieg (President), Sandra Ameen and Dorianne Formosa (ASLP committee members). The three (3) speakers have different areas of expertise including services to children and services to...

The Kamra ta' l-Ispizjara ta’ Malta is holding its third Continuing Professional Development (CPD) dialogue meeting on Monday 23rd May entitled ''Childhood Obesity – Pharmacists’ Interventions” at the Professional Centre, 127, Sliema Road, Gzira at 7.30pm.  Speakers at this event are Dr. Victoria Farrugia Sant’ Angelo, Medical Co-Ordinator Primary Child Health & National Immunisation Service, Primary Health Department and Ms. Maria Ellul, Public Health Nutritionist, Directorate for Public Health Regulation. This event is supported by (more…)