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- 11/16/2020
Flu vaccinations from the front line
Less than a month after receiving its first allotment of flu vaccine, this new pharmacy is done for the season. - 11/16/2020
B.C. piloting at-home care for acute patients
Acute care patients can voluntarily become part of the program if they're assessed by a doctor as a good candidate, have a caregiver at home and who would normally only require and brief hospital stay and live within a short drive of a hospital. - 11/16/2020
Nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic, Lunesta (eszopiclone) now marketed in Canada
Approved for short-term use in adults with difficulty falling asleep, or nocturnal or early morning awakenings. - 11/16/2020
Flu season in Canada 'exceptionally low' so far, public health says
Signs from the Southern Hemisphere, which gets hit with flu season first, were reason to hope the "twindemic'' wasn't going to happen here. - 11/16/2020
P.E.I. Medical Society teaming up with province to recruit more doctors
Over the past several months, the society has been negotiating a plan whereby P.E.I. doctors will be paid to recruit other doctors to practice on the Island. - 11/16/2020
Amazon launches Amazon Pharmacy
Using a secure pharmacy profile, customers can add their insurance information, manage prescriptions, and choose payment options before checking out. Prime members receive unlimited, free two-day delivery on orders from Amazon Pharmacy included with their membership. - 11/16/2020
SK pharmacies 'overdue' on contract, PAS says
Increase in dispensing fees and flu shot fees sought, to cover COVID-19 related expenditures by pharmacies.