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- 7/8/2019
Pharmacist forced to repay $80k to ODBP; denied ownership appeal
An Ontario pharmacist who was punished for unsubstantiated drug claims and later tried to have part of his discipline case overturned has been denied in that quest. - 7/8/2019
Ontario wants to expand midwives' ability to prescribe medications
Ontario wants to give midwives across the province the ability to prescribe a wider variety medications, a move those in the profession say could help improve patient care. - 7/8/2019
Help solve another doctor’s problem: 'How do you use social media in your practice?'
We could use your help solving a problem your colleagues occasionally face. And you could earn an honorarium of $50 if your solution is chosen to run in the next print issue of the Medical Post in the feature we call “Solve My Problem.” - 7/7/2019
Expanded scope of practice for PEI pharmacists not sufficient
As promised in their election campaign, the new Progressive Conservative’s minority government has expanded scope of practice for pharmacists across Prince Edward Island. The changes, however, do not go far enough, said the executive director of the PEI Pharmacists Association. - 7/7/2019
Data suggest carfentanil use, deaths rising in Ontario: medical officials
Ontario's top medical officials say recent statistics suggest a spike in the number of deaths related to the potent opioid carfentanil, as well as an increase in the presence of the drug in the province. - 7/7/2019
Chiropractor to pay $100k after anti vaccine posts on 'Dr. Sexy Mom' blog
A Nova Scotia chiropractor has been ordered to pay $100,000 after admitting professional misconduct for spreading vaccine skepticism on her blog, "Dr. Sexy Mom.'' - 7/7/2019
Therapeutic cannabis harder to access since legalization: CPhA poll
Since legalization, more patients who use medicinal cannabis have reported reducing their own doses to stretch their supply - 7/7/2019
Canada's prescription drug non-adherence problem
A crisis among patients that's begging to be resolved