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- 10/15/2023
How to make your mark with marketing: Part 2
In the second of a two-part series, we talk to pharmacists who have found innovative ways to stand out from the competition - 10/15/2023
Dr. Jennifer Russell, New Brunswick’s daily face of pandemic response, stepping down
Dr. Russell says she is running for the role of president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association. - 10/15/2023
Drug used in diabetes treatment Mounjaro helped dieters shed 60 pounds, study finds
By comparison, a group of people who also dieted and exercised, but then received dummy shots, lost weight initially but then regained some. - 10/15/2023
NDP to campaign on pharmacare if it backs out of Liberal deal: national director
The confidence-and-supply deal that sees the NDP supporting the minority Liberals on key votes in the House of Commons says the government will introduce a bill to create a framework for national pharmacare this year. - 10/15/2023
Pfizer trims expectations for 2023 with sales of COVID-19 vaccine, treatment, weaker than thought
Falling sales of both clipped sales in the second quarter, but Pfizer said in August that it expected a rebound in the second half of 2023. - 10/15/2023
A doctors group calls its ‘excited delirium’ paper outdated and withdraws its approval
The American College of Emergency Physicians in a statement called the paper outdated and said the term excited delirium should not be used by members who testify in civil or criminal cases. - 10/15/2023
Rite Aid seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it deals with lawsuits and losses
The drugstore chain said late Sunday it also has obtained US$3.45 billion in fresh financing from some of its lenders, which will help support the company through its voluntary Chapter 11 process. - 10/14/2023
Associations celebrate pharmacy techs
Tuesday, Oct. 17 marks Pharmacy Technician Day around the world. - 10/12/2023
Tech penalized for accessing patients’ health information
The tribunal issued a fine and reprimand to an Alberta pharmacy technician for misuse of authority. - 10/12/2023
Complication during childbirth: How to advise women who are at risk of recurrence
Study shows women who suffered cardiac complications during their first delivery were most at risk for experiencing a second delivery with serious consequences.