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The Kamra Tal-Ispizjara Ta' Malta notes the petition issued on 30/06/16 by CITIZENGO (http://citizengo.org/en/lf/35479-maltese-mps-reject-bogus-anti-life-advice-morning-after-pill) and the manner in which a part of the Kamra's position statement issued on 22/06/16 re the morning-after-pill (MAP) was quoted out of context. CITIZENGO quoted part of a paragraph which is quoted in full, as it appeared in the Kamra's statement, below: "On the one hand one has to view the matter from a purely scientific angle; indeed studies have shown that it is not scientifically possible to exclude that the MAP ...
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The Malta Chamber of Pharmacists refers to the report carried in Times (June 22)  entitled "Leading Medicine Importer Willing to Apply for Morning After Pill" (click here for article) and  would like to correct the point made by our anonymous colleague who stated that " If the prescription is coming from a doctor, then as a pharmacist, I cannot refuse to sell it to the customer,” , The Chamber wishes to state that pharmacists are independent healthcare professionals(HCPs)  have every right and responsibility to question a doctor's prescription, not only in this  context, but in any other sit...
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Below is the Chamber's response to questions sent by the Malta Independent. The Malta Chamber of Pharmacists notes the present debate on Emergency Contraception (EC) or Morning After Pill (MAP) on which several statements have been made in public in the various media. The Chamber bases its views on evidence based, peer reviewed literature together with reference to the Ethical Code of the Pharmacy Profession issued by the Pharmacy Council. On the one hand, one has to view the matter from a purely scientific angle; indeed studies have shown that it is not scientifically possible to exclude t...
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The Annual General Meeting of the Kamra tal-Ispizjara ta’ Malta (Malta Chamber of Pharmacists) was held yesterday, Thursday 5th May 2016 and elections for a new Executive Council were held. President Mary Ann Sant Fournier was re-elected and the following are the elected Members of the incoming 2016-2019 Executive Council: President – Mary Ann Sant Fournier Max Borg Millo Claire Calleja Maryanne Ciappara Duncan Decelis Jojo Grima Margaret Parascandalo Claire Shoemake John Vella The Council would like to thank all those colleagues, including previous Council Members, members of subcommitt...
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The Annual General Meeting of the Malta Chamber of Pharmacists will be held on Thursday 5th May 2016 at 7.30pm at the Main Conference Hall, Malta Federation of Professional Bodies, Sliema Road, Gzira. AGENDA 7.30 Minutes of the last General Meeting Matters arising Presentation of Administrative Report Presentation of Financial Report Presidential Address Statute – Amendments and Approval Motions Elections Other Matters End of Meeting The Draft Statute as amended and proposed by the Council to be approved by this AGM may be viewed by online by logging in to s...
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A delegation of the Kamra led by the President Mary Ann Sant Fournier met HE the President of Malta Marie Louise Coleiro Preca at San Anton Palace on Monday 8 February. The Kamra delegation consisted of Chamber Secretary Max Borg Millo and Treasurer and PRO Claire Calleja, together with Council members Mary Anne Ciappara, Claire Shoemake and John Vella. Ms. Sant Fournier explained the Kamra's raison d'etre, achievements and aspirations in the service of the profession, members and society. She centred on the role of the pharmacist in the community and in the service of the most vulnerable. ...
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The Kamra is pleased to inform you that at the National Council meeting of the Confederation of Malta Trade Union (CMTU) held on Monday 14th December, Kamra President Mary Ann Sant Fournier was elected CMTU Vice President . We are very happy and honoured to have our President in the upper echelons of such a prestigious national organisation. This is the first time that a woman and a pharmacist from the Kamra has held such a high position in the Confederation, and Mary Ann intends to use this in the best interests of both the CMTU and the Kamra. The CMTU statute provides for 2 Vice Pr...
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The pro-active celebration of World Diabetes Day is, as you are aware, a tradition of long standing of the Kamra tal-Ispizjara ta’ Malta. Cognisant of the importance of continued promotion of timely diagnosis and sustained monitoring of this highly prevalent condition, this year, the Kamra has decided to launch a more sustained contribution to the patients in our care. Please Click on the link below for more information. Press Release-World Diabetes Day
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  The Malta Chamber of Pharmacists yesterday hosted the leader of the Opposition, Dr. Simon Busuttil and Shadow Minister for Health, Ms. Claudette Buttigieg and Nationalist Party Candidates Dr. Mario Rizzo Naudi and Mr. Roderick Bugeja. Malta Chamber of Pharmacists President, Ms. Mary Ann Sant Fournier and the Executive Committee delegation tabled the agenda below for discussion: 1. Pre budget document of the PN as it effects Health, Pharmacy, pharmacists, medicines. 2. Courtesy explanation of Service Level Agreement and Domiciliary Delivery of medicines pilot project. 3. N...
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