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- 9/14/2016
Two new products now available without a prescription in most Canadian provinces
Esomeprazole 20 mg and ibuprofen extended-release 600 mg move to nonprescription status. - 9/14/2016
Support program for Ontario pharmacy techs
Confidential service’s free referral line offers brief advice, support. - 9/14/2016
Stop the bleeding!
ER physician and surgeon call for public-access hemorrhage control kits - 9/14/2016
Shoppers Drug Mart kicks off annual women’s health campaign
Program raises money to support variety of local organizations. - 9/14/2016
Research confirms positive impression of pharmacy
Nanos poll conducted on behalf of Neighbourhood Pharmacies finds vast majority of Canadians have favourable view of profession. - 9/14/2016
Pilot uses clinical support techs for chemo order entry
Study finds order entry by trained CSPT appears to be safe, efficient. - 9/14/2016
OCP releases module on new Code of Ethics
Program designed to help pharmacy techs, pharmacists understand and apply new Code of Ethics. - 9/14/2016
Tech Refresher: Helping patients quit the habit
In those pharmacies that already offer a smoking-cessation program, pharmacy technicians and assistants have important roles to play. - 9/14/2016
Health Canada releases new labelling standards for acetaminophen products
Move an attempt to reduce risk of liver damage. - 9/14/2016
CPBC reminds pharmacies to protect patient privacy
Officials note examples of non-compliance related to patient confidentiality.