Rebecca Gao
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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 3/12/2026
Short documentary about endometriosis picks up BAFTA
Made with volunteers and no budget, ‘This is Endometriosis’ challenges stereotypes. - 3/2/2026
CPhA unveils Pharmacy Appreciation Month initiatives
Canada’s national pharmacist advocacy group is celebrating PAM by spotlighting those behind the counter. - 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. - 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.
