Rebecca Gao
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 4/8/2025
Three Thunder Bay pharmacists facing misconduct allegations by OCP
Since allegations were made in 2024, new ones have come to light against this pharmacy and its staff. - 4/6/2025
Mifepristone availability in pharmacies has drastically changed abortion access for Canadians
New study published in the CMAJ finds that 91% of those looking for an abortion have a local mifepristone-dispensing pharmacy or procedural provider. - 4/3/2025
Don't panic: CPhA suggests pharmacists look to calm patient anxiety of tariffs and medication supply
A release from the association addresses some key concerns patients might have—and what we do and don’t know about the tariff situation. - 4/3/2025
New rules surrounding sale of natural health products with ephedrine or pseudoephedrine
The Order will come into effect on May 18, 2025. - 4/3/2025
Neighbourhood Pharmacies webinar discusses how pharmacists can engage in the federal election
The session covered how to engage with political candidates, how to talk to media and why it's important to do so. - 3/31/2025
Spiked drinks? This new stir stick can detect them
Researchers at UBC have developed a drink-spiking drug detection that seems like a regular stir stick. - 3/30/2025
How many Canadian-made drugs does the U.S. typically import?
Even though Canada isn't the biggest supplier of drugs to the U.S., tariffs would have massive impact, affecting international supply chains. - 3/30/2025
Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada launch DEI training
Interested pharmacy professionals can sign up now. - 3/27/2025
N.L. Health Services examining thousands of American-made healthcare products
More than 200 expiring contracts with U.S. suppliers are also being reviewed. - 3/25/2025
Nova Scotia’s Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics reported to be a smash success
The pharmacist-led clinics first rolled out in 2023 and have since provided over 218,000 services.
