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- 7/28/2011
N.S. to implement provincial drug information system
Nova Scotia is joining the list of provinces to introduce a drug information system that will allow prescribers to share information about patient medication. The new system was announced Thursday (July 28) and will come online 2013-2014. - 7/28/2011
Do MRI before planning prostate cancer treatment
Imaging accurately determines extent of disease to identify those suited to active surveillance - 7/28/2011
Compounding pharmacy offers solution to drug shortage problem
Some patients are finding it increasingly difficult to find diabetes, thyroid and pain medications and other drugs as the 6-year-old national drug shortage widens. But many are finding an alternative: compounding - 7/27/2011
New Ontario policy paves way for pharmacist smoking cessation care
Ontario announces it will cover Champix and Zyban under the Ontario Drug Benefit Plan beginning August 4. - 7/27/2011
BCMA hopes physician workforce plan breaks new ground
Association pushes for ‘retirement planning’ as profession ages - 7/26/2011
N.B. pharmacists: drug cost cuts must be offset by new revenue
Reductions in price of generic drugs must only come alongside changes that protect pharmacists’ revenue, says association. - 7/26/2011
NL independents enlist public in negotiation rights fight
A group that represents pharmacy owners has changed its mind about pulling out of the province’s Prescription Drug Program.