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- 2/26/2018
Pharmacists seek greater role in treating hypertension in New Brunswick
Speaking at a New Brunswick Pharmacists' Association event in Fredericton Tuesday, Ross Tsuyuki said the province could save more than $445 million over 30 years by allowing pharmacists to educate patients and prescribe treatment. - 2/26/2018
Ocrevus receives conditional approval for use in early primary progressive MS
Intravenous monoclonal antibody originally approved only for use in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) - 2/26/2018
N.B. to expand insulin pump, supply program to diabetics up to age 25
The current program is limited to parents of children 18 years old or younger, and provides financial help in buying pumps and supplies. The province says the change will come into effect April 1 and now include people up to age 25. - 2/26/2018
Some Australian perspective on the value of the dispensing pharmacist
Most believe the future of pharmacy is in embracing extended services, but too many overlook the important role of the dispensing pharmacist - 2/25/2018
Dr. Eric Hoskins resigns his position as Ontario health minister
Dr. Hoskins will reportedly chair a federal government advisory council to create a national pharmacare plan - 2/25/2018
The problem of fraud in Canadian pharmacy
Some estimate that more than $118 million in Canadian drug spending is lost to fraud every year, but no-one really knows the real number - 2/25/2018
Nima to release portable peanut tester for people with allergies
The sensor can detect 10 parts per million of peanut protein, the lowest adverse effect level observed in research studies