Rx Note

Introduction It is in everyone’s best interest to practice with a stock market simulator before investing real money. While this is essentially a business simulation, you will be fascinated by the insights you can gain from it. Practicing with virtual money is not a waste of time; rather, it allows you to identify potential stocks, build the habit of reading financial news, and make future projections regarding Malaysian stocks. Through the simulation, you can also see how your decisions significantly impact the final outcome. NOTE: While financial editorials may recommend "turnaround" stocks, these remain speculative and may not always result in capital appreciation or a profitable business. The Psychology Game Active stock investing is far more than just "buying low and selling high" - it is a grueling test of human psychology and patience. Trading is essentially a war between buyers and sellers to agree on a share price. After monitoring a few stocks for a long...

Introduction Following a historic downturn on 30 January 2026 , gold has continued its bearish trend despite escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran . While the historic bull run of 2024-2025 was fueled by "fear of missing out" (FOMO), the current stage is dominated by liquidation and capital preservation. This price drop triggered a wave of margin calls, wiping out months of steady gains ($7 trillion for precious metals of gold and silver) in just two trading sessions and leaving the market feeling as though a "gold bubble" has finally burst. Under extreme pressure, investors are currently split into two camps: A vast majority of retail and institutional traders are now opting for stop-loss orders. This creates a "liquidity vacuum" - as more people wait on the sidelines, the lack of buyers causes prices to drift lower even on low volume. There remains a segment of investors holding out for a return to January’s peaks (e.g., gold at $5,...

Introduction Often, the only moment we truly look back on our professional journey is when we are tasked with briefing fresh pharmacy students entering the market . While many of the hurdles we once faced have been forgotten , seeing this new batch of future pharmacists creates a strong urge to retabulate and share the lessons I have learned. Active Engagement and Lifelong Learning Learning is often a fleeting opportunity. I encourage you to absorb as much as possible during your student attachments and your time as a Provisional Registered Pharmacist (PRP) . Once you are practicing independently in a community pharmacy or government clinic, you must make clinical decisions on your own. As you grow in seniority, expectations rise. You will no longer have a senior pharmacist to "baby-step" you through tasks or constantly flood you with clinical insights. Therefore, seize every opportunity to learn now. A lack of enthusiasm today will put you at a significant disadvantage when ...

Introduction Guide to Good Dispensing Practice, 2016 is developed to ensure that medicines are dispensed in accordance with the laws and guidelines in both government and private health care facilities in Malaysia. Labelling Requirements A ll dispensed medicine should be labelled according to the requirement stated by the law . Regulation 12 of Poisons Regulations 1952 Regulation 28 of Poisons (Psychotropic Substances) Regulations 1989 Label should contain Name, address and contact number of hospital/clinic/pharmacy Patient's name Name of medicines (generic and/or trade names) Dosage form with the strength and quantity per unit dosage form: mg/ml of liquid, mg/g for semi-solid preparations Directions for use : dose, frequency and duration (if necessary) Date of supply Expiry (especially if dispensed medicine is not in its original packaging) "Controlled Medicine" or "Ubat Terkawal" should be labelled for all controlled medicines Medicines for external use ...

Introduction Learning is a never-ending journey. A colleague told me that not all pharmacists are professionally trained to perform their clinical service. I believe, a great majority of pharmacists started this career with great passion to help patients. However, not all of us has an equal accessibility to excellent training and support. Despite enormous efforts, the knowledge gap widens. Plus, once graduated, learning is mostly on our own initiatives. This post is dedicated for fresh provisional registered pharmacists who would like to learn more. But, what you should know as a pharmacist is never limited to what have been presented here. NOTE: You may also visit Medicines Learning Portal for a well-structured program targeted at fresh pharmacy graduates entering hospital. Legislation Poisons Act 1952 and Regulations Who are the members in Poisons Board ? State the poison groups for medications below (Exempted, Group B or Group C) Acetylcysteine sachet Amlodip...

Introduction On 12 January 2025, Google and Apple released a joint statement announcing a landmark collaboration . This partnership aims to power future Apple Intelligence features, promising a more personalized Siri in the coming years. Since its debut in October 2011, Siri has struggled to become the transformative, mainstream voice-controlled AI it initially promised to be. For years, it was relegated to rudimentary tasks - sending messages, setting reminders, and making calls - failing to evolve into a sophisticated "answering engine". In today’s fast-paced world, users demand quick answers backed by advanced reasoning. After reportedly failing to reach an ideal long-term agreement with OpenAI regarding ChatGPT, Apple has pivoted toward utilizing Google’s Gemini models as a foundational pillar for its ecosystem. The AI Integration Landscape 2025 has become the year of deep AI integration. Microsoft is aggressively embedding Copilot across its entire Office suite, while AI...