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- 7/9/2019
CannTrust warns of shortages after regulator flags greenhouse for non compliance
CannTrust Holdings Inc. shares plunged more than 20% July 8 after it was revealed that Health Canada discovered illegal growing operations at a greenhouse and ordered 5,200 kilograms of the pot producer's inventory put on hold. - 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.” - 7/8/2019
Virtual care is Osler’s nightmare
- 7/8/2019
Toronto's top doctor sounds alarm on province's loosened alcohol regulations
The Progressive Conservatives have introduced legislation to allow alcohol to be served starting at 9 a.m. and to expand the sale of beer and wine to corner stores - 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. - 7/7/2019
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
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