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- 9/3/2024
Lessons we can learn from safety incidents in PACUs and recovery areas: ISMP Canada
The ISMPC analyzed dozens of incidents over the last five years in post-anesthetic care units and other recovery areas. It found the errors centred around these three areas - 9/2/2024
Canadian Pharmacists Association releases new mpox resource
The Canadian Pharmacists Association has released a new fact sheet to help pharmacists understand mpox and answer patients’ questions. - 9/2/2024
What’s good? Share your ‘glimmers’
We're compiling a story with the “micro-moments” of joy you have during the day, from a patient's thank-you note to a favourite coffee in the morning or an after-work walk in nature. - 8/27/2024
What do you think? Ontario government wants opinions around preferred provider networks
Currently there are no regulations around PPNs in Ontario—so the Ministry of Finance is asking stakeholders what they think, during a 60-day public consultation. - 8/26/2024
Canadian Drug Agency report blueprint for appropriate medication use strategy
A new report released by the Canadian Drug Agency (CDA) shares recommendations for creating a pan-Canadian appropriate use strategy for prescription medications. - 8/26/2024
Rexall promotes safe medication disposal ahead of International Drug Overdose Awareness Day
Rexall is running events in partnership with Drug Free Kids Canada, the Health Products Stewardship Association, Innovative Medicines Canada, and local police services. - 8/25/2024
Meet Aiskyra: Pharmacists create AI Health Consultant company
The first offering from the company, an AI Medication Expert, is available now as a beta version on Aiskyra’s website for public use. - 8/25/2024
Here’s what healthcare workers need to know about proposed changes to regulations around controlled substances
Both the CPhA and the OPA have submitted responses to proposed regulations, suggesting changes, including making permanent pharmacists' ability to adapt prescriptions for controlled substances. - 8/14/2024
ISMP Canada: Pharmacies caught 700+ near misses in one month alone. Here’s what they taught us
In April 2023, community pharmacies reported 721 near-misses to ISMP Canada. It shared the most common problems—and suggested solutions—in a new bulletin. - 8/13/2024
Pharmacist Siva Sivapalan cleared in OCP conflict-of-interest investigation
Siva Sivapalan has been cleared in a conflict-of-interest investigation commissioned by the Ontario College of Pharmacists, and re-elected to serve another term on its board of directors.