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- 5/13/2012
April/May Tech Talk now online
How one registered tech is freeing up time for pharmacists. Plus, a refresher on compounding, the true cost of becoming registered, and a CE lesson on cough and cold product use in the pediatric population. - 5/13/2012
Primary care conference holds first Pharmacist Day
Addition of pharmacists to one of Canada's largest family medicine conferences indicative of their evolving role on primary care teams, says conference director. - 5/13/2012
Managing children with acute asthma exacerbations: new CPS statement
New position statement provides guidance on the management of children with acute asthma exacerbations. - 5/10/2012
Generic industry responds to latest Ontario drug reforms
The association representing Canada's generic manufacturers is demanding the provincial government backtrack on plans for further cuts to generic prescription drug prices. - 5/10/2012
Preparing students for the business of pharmacy
The University of Alberta is taking the lead to ensure future pharmacists are fully prepared for the business of pharmacy. - 5/10/2012
Canadian generic drug makers push for greater global access
As trade negotiations continue with the EU, provinces and generics are wary of patent extensions - 5/10/2012
Press Review - May 11, 2012
- 5/10/2012
Asthma guidelines now cover all ages
But one expert argues common sense should trump recommendations - 5/9/2012
Why the OMA missed the boat in current negotiations with government
Playing the “access card” when some parts of the province are practically swarming with doctors is just plain bad strategy, and the fact is that in those areas where access continues to be a problem the OMA has proven powerless to convince their colleagues to serve. The OMA should have figured out months ago that the government had decided to make them a poster child for austerity. - 5/9/2012
NPs, midwives could get drug-prescribing powers in some provinces
Proposed changes to the Controlled Substances Act would allow midwives, nurse practitioners and foot specialists in some provinces to prescribe medications classified as controlled substances as soon as this fall.