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- 9/7/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Ajay Chahal: "I want to see pharmacists recognized for their full potential."
It's unfortunate but I still hear things like "pill pusher" or "pill counter" when referring to pharmacist skill sets. We are so much more than that and I will continue to advocate for pharmacists by creating systems where pharmacists can become leaders. - 9/7/2022
New guidance: Should COVID vaccines and the flu shot be given together this fall?
New FIP guidance highlights the benefits of giving flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time. - 9/7/2022
Ontario needs to develop strategy to manage long COVID, science table says
The science table was dissolved this week, but had said it would wrap up its ongoing work. The brief it published Wednesday focused on understanding long COVID. - 9/6/2022
ALS drug gets rare second review at high stakes FDA meeting
Patients and their families have rallied behind the drug from Amylyx Pharma, launching an aggressive lobbying campaign and enlisting members of Congress to push the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to grant approval. - 9/6/2022
Omicron vaccine available in Quebec starting Thursday, not recommended for under 30
Health Canada last week approved for people 18 and older an adapted version of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, which targets both the original SARS-CoV-2 virus and the Omicron BA.1 variant. - 9/6/2022
Upcoming conference to focus on specialty pharmacy
Neighbourhood Pharmacies to host specialty-focused summit in November - 9/6/2022
Case of Ontario doctor accused of killing four to return to court on Sept. 21
Dr. Brian Nadler was initially charged with first-degree murder last year in the death of 89-year-old Albert Poidinger at the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital. - 9/6/2022
Three common prescription documentation mistakes
Common prescription documentation mistakes found by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia were highlighted in its PRP Insights publication on the topic. - 9/6/2022
Ontario gives OK for nursing college to expedite international nurse registration
Among the college's proposals was allowing internationally trained nurses to be temporarily registered while they go through the process of full registration, such as completing education and an exam. - 9/6/2022
Generalism is at the heart of family medicine
The CFPC questions the assertions in a recent opinion item.