While NEET is a crucial exam for aspiring medical professionals in India, a low score doesn’t have to be the end of your healthcare dreams. This article explores exciting alternative careers in nursing, pharmacy, and nutrition, offering lucrative opportunities and meaningful contributions to public health.
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala has published the provisional allotment list for the first phase of KEAM 2024, allowing candidates to view their allotted seats for Engineering and Pharmacy courses. Complaints regarding the allotment can be submitted until August 8th, with the final list expected to be released on the same day.
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has opened the registration window for the final phase of AP EAMCET 2024 counselling, giving aspiring engineers, agriculture, and pharmacy students their last chance to secure a college seat in the state. The registration process is open from July 23rd to 25th, 2024, with a detailed schedule for certificate verification, option exercising, and seat allotment.
Boots, the high street pharmacy chain, is set to close down more outlets by the end of this summer, continuing its cost-cutting initiatives announced by parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance. This follows a previous plan to shut down 300 UK pharmacies in 2023, aiming for £618 million in savings. While some stores remain open from that initiative, the Pharmaceutical Journal confirmed that additional closures will occur during summer 2024. Although the exact number of stores impacted remains unclear, Walgreens Boots Alliance’s latest quarterly financials indicate a possible closure of ‘up to 650 Boots stores’ across the UK, with 581 already closed by the end of May. Boots UK has clarified that the closures do not involve additional pharmacy shutdowns, aligning with prior plans. Despite the closures, Boots UK’s pharmacy sales saw a 5.8 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to a statement from Walgreens Boots Alliance.
The Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TS EAPCET) 2024 results have been declared by the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) on May 18, 2024. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their scores and ranks on the official website at eapcet.tsche.ac.in. Conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTUH), the entrance test was held from May 7 to May 11, 2024, for admission to undergraduate courses in engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy streams. In the engineering stream, the pass percentage for males stood at 74.38%, while for females it was 75.85%, resulting in an overall pass percentage of 74.98%. In the agriculture and pharmacy streams, the pass percentage for males was 88.25%, and for females, it was 90.18%, with an overall pass percentage of 89.66%. Sativada Jyothiraditya, Golla Lekha Harshaa, and Rishi Shekher Shukla secured the top three ranks in the engineering stream, while Aloor Praneetha, Nagudasari Radha Krishna, and Gaddam Shri Varshini emerged as the toppers in agriculture and pharmacy.
The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) has released the provisional answer key for the TS EAPCET 2024 examination covering Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy. Candidates can access and download the answer key from the official website at eapcet.tsche.ac.in. The objection window for engineering candidates is open from May 12 to May 14, 2024, while for Agriculture & Pharmacy, it is open from May 11 to May 13, 2024.
The Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) has released the admit cards for the Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) 2024. Scheduled for May 10th, HPCET is the gateway to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, pharmacy, computer applications, business administration, and computer applications in participating institutes across the state.
The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) will release the hall tickets for TS EAMCET 2024 on April 29th. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website. The exam for Agriculture and Pharmacy will be held on May 7th and 8th, while for Engineering, it will be held on May 9th, 10th, and 11th. Students can visit the official website to download their hall tickets by entering the necessary details.
In a significant move, Geek+, the global leader in mobile robot and smart logistics solutions, has partnered with Med24.dk, one of the largest online pharmacy wholesalers in the Nordics, to implement the first Shelf-to-Person PopPick project in the region. This innovative solution, which includes three PopPick stations and 30 Shelf-to-Person robots, offers a flexible and efficient alternative to the fixed automation that has been prevalent in the region. The Geekplus modular Shelf-to-Person solution leverages mobile robots to transport shelves, optimizing warehouse operations. Unlike fixed and cubic solutions, Shelf-to-Person can handle goods of all sizes without requiring extensive infrastructure investment. PopPick workstations, with their two retrieval arms and four presentation locations, provide pickers with multiple, moveable tote racks, enabling an impressive throughput of 450 totes per hour. The versatility of PopPick extends to storing goods of varying types and sizes, improving ergonomics for workers and requiring less space compared to traditional systems. This project marks a significant milestone for both Geek+ and Med24.dk, as it demonstrates the increasing adoption of flexible and modular robotic solutions in the Nordic region. Geek+ continues to lead the industry with its comprehensive suite of Goods-to-Person mobile order fulfillment solutions, offering a one-stop shop for warehouse automation through its trusted partners like System Teknik.
Prices for over-the-counter hayfever treatments vary significantly across retailers, with own-brand versions showing substantial disparities. Supermarkets and chemists offer identical formulas under different packaging and brand names. Comparing product license (PL) numbers ensures consumers are getting the same active ingredients at the lowest cost. Experts emphasize the importance of checking PL numbers and considering bulk purchases for cost savings.
