ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 8/31/2011
Ethics and Issues: Your thoughts on remote dispensing
Do you know anything about the ‘Pharmacy ATMs’ launched in Ontario and do you think it is a positive development? - 8/31/2011
Ontario CMPA fees to drop 54% next year
Decrease due to pressure from Ontario government but doctors call it ‘cash grab’ that will undermine reserve - 8/31/2011
Smoking cessation now a paid pharmacy service in Ontario
Program likely to be popular with pharmacists, many of whom are already providing quit-smoking counselling. - 8/31/2011
Drug News: September 2011
Benlysta: new IV immunosuppressant for SLE; Brilinta: new antiplatelet agent for prevention of CV events after ACS. - 8/31/2011
Adverse Reactions: Long-term safety of PPIs
Two recent publications highlight the long-term safety of these medications, specifically concerning the development of hypomagnesemia and the increased risk of bone fractures. - 8/31/2011
U.S. pharmacy groups join to fight PBM merger
Pharmacy community is vehemently opposing proposed merger between two major pharmacy benefit management companies in the U.S. - 8/31/2011
Clinical Notes: PPI efficacy and safety in children with GERD
PPIs not effective in reducing gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms in infants, study finds. - 8/31/2011
Ethics and Issues: Asking about adherence
What is the best way to ask patients about adherence? - 8/31/2011
Alliance against teen drug abuse seeks pharmacists’ help
Partnership for Drug Free Canada launches multi-media campaign.