Canada Pharmacy
Department of State Washington File: Text: U.S., Canada Agree to Share Information about Therapeutic Products
Last week, the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities -- which consists of all of the provincial pharmacy regulators in the country -- said that the export of drugs from Canada to the U.S. for the purpose of economic development was directly in conflict with the public policy objective of Canadians' access to safe drugs and pharmacy services. The pharmacy regulators called on the Canadian government to take responsibility to address this public health threat. They noted, for example, that efforts to integrate pharmacist and physician care were being undermined by what they view as the wrong model of medical services: long-distance prescribing without seeing a patient in clear violation of the laws of most provinces. And in some areas, pharmacist positions are going unfilled because the pharmacists have been diverted to the international internet operations. In fact, the regulatory authorities believe the situation is so extreme that they urged the Canadian government t ... [Read More]
"United States Requests Dispute Panel in WTO Challenge to EU Biotech Moratorium," Economic Perspectives, September 2003
Numerous organizations, researchers and scientists have determined that biotech foods pose no threat to humans or the environment. Examples include:the French Academy of Medicine and Pharmacy; ... [Read More]
Announcement of U.S. Request for Dispute Panel in WTO Challenge to EU Biotech Moratorium
-- the French Academy of Medicine and Pharmacy; ... [Read More]
USIA-Educational Advising Book Table
Individual Items of the Peterson's Guides to Graduate and Professional Programs: Graduate and Professional Programs: an Overview. Survey of graduate and professional programs offered in 386 fields of study at more than 1,700 accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. Includes faculty research specialties, full listings of all degree programs by field, and information on academic centers and institutes. The Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Provides detailed listing of more than 10,900 programs in subject areas ranging from African-American studies and ... [Read More]
USIA - Educational Advising Resources Schedule
NOTE: The publication which was announced by cable, TheComplete Guide to Animation and Computer Graphics Schools, is no longeravailable so E/ASA has subsituted the above item. The new item willbe sent to all advising centers that ordered the originial book. 12/99 34.Getting into a Residency: a Guide for Medical Studentsby Kenneth V. Iserson, MD, Galen Press, 4th Edition, 1998. A step-by-stepguide through the process of selecting a medical specialty and obtaininga residency position. 2000 35.Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and CounselingPsychology, Michael A. Sayette, Tracy J. Mayne, and John C. Norcross, GuilfordPublications, 1998. Information on more than 250 accredited doctoral programs ... [Read More]
Luxembourg
Most drugstores are located in the city of Luxembourg but can also be found throughout the country in all major communes. Drugstores operate on a 24-hour rotation system for after-hours services, including emergency prescriptions. The on-call pharmacy is listed daily in the local newspaper or can be determined by calling 112. A doctor's prescription is sometimes necessary for drugs that are sold over the counter in the United States. ... [Read More]
Sweden
Travelers with special medical needs should consult with their personal physician and take appropriate precautions, including bringing adequate supplies of necessary medication. Medicines may be brought into the country as long as they are intended for the traveler's personal use. Medications categorized as narcotics may only be brought into the country to cover the traveler's personal use for a maximum of five days and must be accompanied by a medical certificate stating why the traveler needs them. In addition, stringent Swedish customs regulations prohibit travelers from receiving drugs from abroad after having arrived in the country. Travelers may also find local physicians reluctant to prescribe equivalent quantities or dosages. Prescriptions are dispensed at state-run pharmacies called “Apotek” in ... [Read More]
Finland
MEDICAL FACILITIES AND HEALTH INFORMATION: In Finland, medical facilities and their staff are as a rule excellent and are widely available for emergency services. English is commonly spoken by Finnish medical personnel. Helsinki is a frequent medical evacuation point for emergency cases from the countries of the former Soviet Union. The public hospital system and many private hospitals honor foreign credit cards. Most pharmacies (“apteekki” in Finnish) are open during normal shopping hours and major cities have at least one 24-hour service pharmacy. ... [Read More]
Afghanistan
MEDICAL FACILITIES AND HEALTH INFORMATION: Well-equipped medical facilities are few and far between throughout Afghanistan. European and American medicines are available in limited quantities and may be expensive or difficult to locate. There is a shortage of basic medical supplies. Basic medicines manufactured in Iran, Pakistan and India are available, but their reliability can be questionable. American travelers may seek emergency medical services at the International Security Assistance Forces medical facilities in the Kabul area, but routine care is not available. The ISAF German Hospital, located about 10 kilometers from Kabul on Jalalabad road, and the combined forces ISAF clinic, adjacent to Kabul International Airport, offer medical care to American citizens who can show a pas ... [Read More]
If You Want to Study in the United States
Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency ExaminationInformation Booklet. Published annually.National Association Boards of Pharmacy, 700 Busse Highway, ParkRidge, IL 60068. ... Explains examination procedures for graduates offoreign pharmacy schools who wish to apply for state licensurein the United States. ... Pharmacy ... [Read More]
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