ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/13/2019
Pharmacists with expanded scope could manage many emergency department visits
Study shows that 4.3% of ED visits in Ontario are for conditions that could potentially be managed by pharmacists - 1/13/2019
Legalization sparks boom in once stigmatized field of marijuana research
Legalization has sparked a boom in pot research, generating funding, jobs and the need for laboratory space. In the past, companies had little incentive to study an illicit substance, now they're racing to create new products and prove their benefits. - 1/13/2019
Why Big Pharma must disclose payments to patient groups
The Chronic Pain Association of Canada has received money from Eli Lilly Canada Inc., Purdue Canada Inc. and Merck Frosst Canada. A blog post on the association’s website contains messages favourable to increased opioid use - 1/13/2019
CPhA launches guidelines for pay for performance programs
The 10 principles cover the design and measurement of pay-for-performance programs - 1/10/2019
Twinrix hepatitis vaccine often prescribed for travellers in short supply
A Canada-wide shortage of the vaccine that protects against both hepatitis A and B could put a bit of a damper on Canadian sun-seekers' travel plans this winter. - 1/10/2019
Health Canada safety review finds possible link between Fibristal and risk of liver injury
Health Canada is informing Canadians that its safety review of Fibristal (ulipristal acetate) found a possible link between its use and the risk of a rare but serious liver injury. - 1/10/2019
Thalidomide survivor calls on government to boost annual payment
Survivors of the thalidomide tragedy—who face unique health concerns—don't believe the recent change in annual payment program does enough - 1/9/2019
ER tales: Falling down