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- 8/23/2011
New Spanish law requires doctors to prescribe generic drugs
Doctors now must give only active ingredients, dose and format. Pharmacies then provide cheapest available version of medication. - 8/23/2011
Pharmacists named in Yaz wrongful death suit
Never mentioned risks pill posed to people with blood disorders, claims deceased's mother. Manufacturer also named in suit. - 8/23/2011
Health Council reports on aboriginal maternal and child health
The Health Council of Canada has released a new report entitled Understanding and Improving Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health in Canada. Its goal is to create a better understanding of and support for programs and initiatives that have the potential to reduce health disparities between aboriginal and non-aboriginal Canadians. - 8/23/2011
Incivek: second protease inhibitor approved for chronic hepatitis C
Drug’s marketing date in Canada has not yet been announced. - 8/23/2011
Radiation therapy device gets federal funding
The federal government is supporting the development of a new cancer radiation therapy device that could lead to more precise and life-saving treatment methods.