![Switzerland tries slow-mo cannabis revolution Switzerland tries slow-mo cannabis revolution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679985991_cannabis.jpg)
Switzerland tries slow-mo cannabis revolution
Switzerland is now experimenting with decriminalising recreational cannabis, with the drug now available in some Basel pharmacies.
Tue Mar 28 2023
![France to make condoms free for young adults aged 18-25 France to make condoms free for young adults aged 18-25](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670559873_FRANCE.jpg)
France to make condoms free for young adults aged 18-25
Emmanuel Macron said condoms would be made available for free in pharmacies in a bid to reduce unwanted pregnancies among young people.
Fri Dec 09 2022
![MOH implements temporary measures to address medicine supply shortage MOH implements temporary measures to address medicine supply shortage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81647161141_enteriKesihatanKha.jpg)
MOH implements temporary measures to address medicine supply shortage
The MOH has taken several temporary solutions to overcome the medicine supply shortage at private clinics and hospitals as well as community pharmacies in the country.
Mon Jun 13 2022
![N.Korea's Kim orders military to stabilise supply of COVID drugs N.Korea's Kim orders military to stabilise supply of COVID drugs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652764620_KimJongUn.jpg)
N.Korea's Kim orders military to stabilise supply of COVID drugs
Pharmacies are not well-equipped to perform their functions smoothly, Kim said.
Tue May 17 2022
![Paracetamol supply scarcity in pharmacies, convenience stores Paracetamol supply scarcity in pharmacies, convenience stores](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51446213255_panadol.jpg)
Paracetamol supply scarcity in pharmacies, convenience stores
Paracetamol, a drug commonly used to relieve fever and headaches, is reportedly in short supply and relatively difficult to find at community pharmacies and convenience stores.
Fri Feb 18 2022
![58 COVID-19 self-test kits get conditional approval - MOH 58 COVID-19 self-test kits get conditional approval - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81636175429_NoorHishamAbdullah.jpg)
58 COVID-19 self-test kits get conditional approval - MOH
Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the test kits were only available at community pharmacies and health facilities.
Sat Nov 06 2021
![COVID-19 self-test kits set to be sold in supermarkets, chain stores this month - Nanta COVID-19 self-test kits set to be sold in supermarkets, chain stores this month - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632559158_TBANTIGEN.jpg)
COVID-19 self-test kits set to be sold in supermarkets, chain stores this month - Nanta
The self-test kits are currently sold at all registered community pharmacies or health facilities nationwide.
Thu Oct 14 2021
![German pharmacies stop issuing COVID-19 vaccine passes after security breach German pharmacies stop issuing COVID-19 vaccine passes after security breach](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626978011_germany.jpg)
German pharmacies stop issuing COVID-19 vaccine passes after security breach
Germans who have been fully vaccinated are entitled to a certificate which allows them more freedoms, especially to travel. Pharmacies and vaccination centres issue them.
Fri Jul 23 2021
![Pharmacies pull J&J sunscreens off shelves after carcinogen found in some sprays Pharmacies pull J&J sunscreens off shelves after carcinogen found in some sprays](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81626390129_JJsunscreens.jpg)
Pharmacies pull J&J sunscreens off shelves after carcinogen found in some sprays
J&J voluntarily recalled five Neutrogena and Aveeno brand aerosol sunscreens and advised consumers to stop using the products.
Thu Jul 15 2021
![Supermarkets, pharmacies allowed to operate with full staff capacity during lockdown Supermarkets, pharmacies allowed to operate with full staff capacity during lockdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604927323_pasaraya.jpg)
Supermarkets, pharmacies allowed to operate with full staff capacity during lockdown
Also allowed to operate at 100 pct workforce capacity is the e-commerce sector for all product categories.
Mon May 31 2021
![COVID: Despite its importance, hand sanitiser gradually becoming ignored COVID: Despite its importance, hand sanitiser gradually becoming ignored](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41622006824_sanitiser.jpg)
COVID: Despite its importance, hand sanitiser gradually becoming ignored
Hand sanitisers and disinfectant sprays, which used to be popular, are now being ignored, even though the items are now sold at affordable prices and the products come in various brands and sizes.
Wed May 26 2021
![Planes, dry ice, pharmacies: The logistical challenges of COVID-19 vaccines Planes, dry ice, pharmacies: The logistical challenges of COVID-19 vaccines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605075574_fedex.jpg)
Planes, dry ice, pharmacies: The logistical challenges of COVID-19 vaccines
FedEx had to obtain special permission from civil aviation authorities to transport so much dry ice, which could pose a danger to the crew.
Wed Nov 11 2020
![India's pharmacies shut down to protest online sales India's pharmacies shut down to protest online sales](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/81444812921_Indiapharmacy.jpg)
India's pharmacies shut down to protest online sales
India has no specific rules covering e-retailers, and bricks-and-mortar sellers say drugs are being sold online without proper verification.
Wed Oct 14 2015
![POLL: Separating the functions of clinics and pharmacies POLL: Separating the functions of clinics and pharmacies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-06/41404143066_295x200.jpg)
POLL: Separating the functions of clinics and pharmacies
Take part in our poll on the separation of the role of clinics and pharmacies.
Wed Feb 25 2015
![Suggestion to separate functions of pharmacies and clinics not finalised - Dr Subramaniam Suggestion to separate functions of pharmacies and clinics not finalised - Dr Subramaniam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-06/81403274958_295x200.jpg)
Suggestion to separate functions of pharmacies and clinics not finalised - Dr Subramaniam
The government has yet to finalise a proposal to separate the functions of pharmacies and clinics in the country said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S.Subramaniam.
Wed Feb 25 2015