What insights will big data provide on public health?
While most developed countries are using electronic prescriptions and health records that generate big data insights, there has been far less use of these technologies in emerging regions like Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia has the highest proportion of global mortality, with an overly large share of tuberculosis, maternal conditions, child mortality, and injuries. There is […]
5 ways young pharmacists are changing the profession
The pharmaceutical industry is changing substantially, leading to the creation of new career paths for pharmacists in primary care, retirement homes, and emergency services. In order to fulfill these new demands, the industry needs to empower the leaders of tomorrow— young pharmacists. Thankfully, there is no lack of young pharmacists: according to the user demographic […]
What’s really needed to improve access to healthcare in rural areas
Pharmacists are the first point of access to modern medical advice and treatment for many people, especially the poor and the rural. Pharmacies are widespread; a village may not have a hospital, but there definitely will be someone selling medicines. Educating and empowering pharmacy professionals is key to improving health in rural areas. Residents of rural […]
Why Pharmacists Are Critical To Primary Care In Southeast Asia
Pharmacists are critical to primary care. They are often the first point of access to healthcare because they are easily accessible to the public: they are often available 24 hours a day, protect confidentiality, do not require scheduling an appointment, and do not charge consultation fees. In fact, according to a 2005 study, individuals who live in […]
Five Ways Women Pharmacists Make A Difference
mClinica’s SwipeRx – Southeast Asia’s largest digital network of pharmacy professionals – supports women pharmacists through community and free continuing education. Before SwipeRx was available, pharmacists had to attend offline training events, often held in metropolitan areas. These events required that pharmacists pay to attend, take time off from work, and travel to training centers (sometimes far […]
Singapore’s mClinica partners with Philippines FDA to create country’s first national health database
In partnership with the Philippines FDA, Singapore-based startup mClinica is helping the Philippines create its first integrated national health information system. More than 23 million prescriptions will be digitized each month, offering an immense amount of data. Such information can be used to understand disease trends, respond to crises, and even predict outbreaks, all thanks […]
Non-adherence to medicines hurts patients – but there are clear solutions
Patient non-adherence to medication is itself one of the most expensive disease categories worldwide, referring to both discontinuing medications and foregoing preventive health practices. Many systematic interventions and reviews have focused on single disease conditions and isolated intervention strategies. This methodology may not be practical for providers dealing with diverse populations – especially in Southeast […]
Press release: FDA Philippines signs policy to create national pharmacy information system to protect patient safety
FOR RELEASE ON 2 JULY, 2018 The FDA electronic Drug Safety System (eDSS) mobile app recalls dangerous medicines, fights counterfeits, gathers health information, and cuts bureaucracy MANILA, June 27, 2018 – For half a century, pharmacists were required by the 1969 Philippine Pharmacy Act to maintain paper logbooks in which they wrote down prescription information […]
mClinica announces partnership with Philippine Pharmacists Association at its national convention to offer free online continuing professional development on SwipeRx
On May 3, 2018, mClinica COO and Forbes 30 Under 30 2017 awardee Vasil Rusinov spoke at the 2018 National Convention of the Philippine Pharmacists Association, Inc., themed “Advancing Pharmacy Practices through Advocacy and Technology.” Rusinov’s talk was particularly appropriate for the 3,500 licensed pharmacists in attendance: mClinica’s mobile platform for pharmacy professionals, SwipeRx, had […]
mClinica strikes official partnership with the Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand (PAT) under Royal Patronage to increase access to digital continuing pharmaceutical education (CPE) to pharmacists on the SwipeRx platform
mClinica – the health-tech organization behind SwipeRx – introduced the free mobile application to Thailand on November 17, 2017 at the Thailand Pharmacy Congress, which was themed “Smart Aging Life and Digital Pharmacy 4.0.” Since the Thailand launch, SwipeRx has enjoyed the rapid growth it has experienced in other markets, with local pharmacists taking to […]
