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- 7/17/2017
New dispensing fee cap an unwelcome surprise to Manitoba pharmacists
Pharmacists in Manitoba woke up today to disappointing news that the Manitoba government is capping dispensing fees, effective August 18. According to the government, the cap on professional fees will reduce costs for patients and the provincial drug plan while ensuring pharmacies can still recover costs associated with dispensing drugs. - 7/17/2017
Exposé reveals the secret life of the former dean of USC's medical school
Dr. Carmen Puliafito is a world-renowned eye surgeon, but an LA Times investigation revealed and that he regularly did drugs and that he was present when his 'girlfriend' overdosed - 7/17/2017
Treating depression that is unresponsive to an antidepressant course
Study examines effect of antidepressant switching vs augmentation therapy - 7/16/2017
Plummeting physician morale has become its own health-care problem in Ontario's north
Access has long been an issue for patients in northern communities, but one doctor who works there says additional funding will only begin to solve their problems - 7/16/2017
Ontario proposes pharmacare program for all children and youth in province
Beginning January 1, 2018, all children and youth aged 24 years and younger will be eligible for the same professional pharmacy services as all other beneficiaries of the Ontario Drug Benefit plan. - 7/16/2017
Artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain, heart disease
'Caution is warranted' until long-term health effects are characterized, researchers say - 7/16/2017
Teens may be missing vaccines because parents aren't aware they need one
Health-care provider viewed as the main source of vaccine information: U.S. poll