ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/18/2024
Conestoga College to open Centre for Pharmaceutical Studies
Applications are currently being accepted for its pharmacy technician and assistant programs, which will begin this fall. - 1/17/2024
ISMP Med Safety Exchange Seminar coming up Jan. 24
The seminar will cover biosimilars, the self-care framework and medication incident analyses. - 1/16/2024
American College of Physicians concerned about new ‘direct to consumer’ site from Eli Lilly
The site offers what the company calls an ‘end-to-end experience,’ including connecting users with prescribers and offering delivery through a digital pharmacy. - 1/14/2024
Canadian generic drug prices 45% lower than PMPRB11 comparator countries’: CGPA report
The average price of a brand name prescription in 2022 was $126, while the average price for a generic was $22, the report said. - 1/9/2024
Which pharmacists have the largest scope in Canada?
NAPRA's 2023 information shows which provinces' pharmacists can do the most—and who is the most constrained. - 1/8/2024
Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada’s four key recommendations for new PMPRB guidelines
The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada says the PMPRB's proposed changes could have ‘profound consequences on pharmacy’s ability to sustain the delivery of medications, care, and services.’ - 1/8/2024
FIP campaign offers resources around vaccination in vulnerable groups
“Let’s talk about vaccines!” campaign offers free materials to guide pharmacists and educate the public. - 1/2/2024
Pre-filled syringes, extra shots and unhygienic locations: ACP shares complaints about immunizations
Other complaints from the public included not providing informed consent and not being told to wait for observation after getting shots. - 1/1/2024
Why aren’t Indigenous Peoples who could benefit from PrEP getting it?
Jaris Swidrovich, an assistant professor and Indigenous Engagement Lead at the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, has received a CIHR Catalyst Grant grant to research the barriers urban Indigenous Peoples face to PrEP. - 1/1/2024
Resist temptation to pre-pour medications: ISMP Canada
A recent cluster of pre-pouring incidents shows its dangers, ISMP Canada says.