ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

• 4/14/2026

  Shortages of drugs for people with arthritis causes stress, long-term behaviour changes and more: new report

  Study from the Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance highlights systemic challenges impacting Canadians with arthritis.

  Rebecca Gao

  
• 4/13/2026

  Lookalikes are one thing, but be extra careful when medications are soundalikes at the same time

  What’s the deal with Diclectin and Dicetel? A reminder from ISMP Canada to watch for these double trouble potential mix-ups.

  Rebecca Gao

  
• 3/24/2026

  Watch new mini-documentary about Toronto’s Positive Pregnancy Program

  This new documentary shines a light on living with HIV in Canada.

  Rebecca Gao

  
• 3/22/2026

  ACP warns pharmacists with additional prescribing authorization against cutting corners

  Make sure you have the correct authorizations before prescribing—and don’t try to get around them, the ACP reminds members.

  Rebecca Gao

  
• 3/12/2026

  Where will Ontario’s health needs be in 2040?

  A new reports found 3.1 million Ontarians are expected to be living with major illness.

  Rebecca Gao

  
• 3/12/2026

  Pharmacy Brands Canada and Horizon Healthcare launches new clinic in Edmonton

  The Covenant Community Health Centre will bring together healthcare providers and services under one roof.

  Rebecca Gao

  
• 3/12/2026

  Short documentary about endometriosis picks up BAFTA

  Made with volunteers and no budget, ‘This is Endometriosis’ challenges stereotypes.

  Rebecca Gao

  
• 3/2/2026

  CPhA unveils Pharmacy Appreciation Month initiatives

  Canada’s national pharmacist advocacy group is celebrating PAM by spotlighting those behind the counter.

  Rebecca Gao

  
• 2/24/2026

  This was Canada’s first Black pharmacist

  Eustance Arkladale Reid graduated from McGill University’s now defunct Department of Pharmacy 100 years ago.

  Rebecca Gao

  
• 2/23/2026

  OCP has a new mandatory training course for non-sterile compounding supervisors

  This course comes after regulation and approval in March 2024.

  Rebecca Gao

  
• 2/17/2026

  The (super gross) history of the penny lick

  Communicable disease included—free of charge.

  Rebecca Gao

  
• 2/17/2026

  Watch out for fake diabetes devices your patients may be trying to use

  Diabetes Canada has issued multiple warnings to Canadians, including for devices that use its branding without permission.

  Rebecca Gao