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- 12/9/2023
Close call: Saskatchewan patient nearly gets the wrong strength of their prescription
The Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals shared the incident on its website as a learning opportunity. - 12/7/2023
How can Health Canada better inform practitioners and patients about drug shortages?
Stakeholders told Health Canada their ideas ranging from a stronger domestic market and better website materials to tracking drugs with AI and adding punishments around not reporting. - 12/6/2023
Express Scripts Canada’s new $200 fee for pharmacies raises concerns of U.S.-style PBMs in Canada
The Ontario Pharmacists Association has come out against the new fee, calling it a shift towards ‘U.S. PBM-style operations and business practices into the Canadian market.’ - 12/4/2023
Pharmacy Brands Canada opens pharmacist-led clinic in Alberta
The group hopes to expand the model into more communities across the country. - 12/3/2023
Seven things pharmacists should do to prepare for emergencies and disasters: FIP
The organization has created updated guidelines for what all pharmacists should have, know and do in case of disaster. - 12/2/2023
Dexamethasone oral liquid confusion leads to underdose in infant: ISMP Canada
Dexamethasone oral liquid needs to be made available in commercially available pediatric formulations, ISMP Canada says. Until then, prescribers should follow their tips to avoid errors. - 11/30/2023
Alberta adds more flexibility for internationally educated pharmacist graduates
The Alberta College of Pharmacy has changed what internationally educated pharmacist graduates (IEPGs) need to practice in the province. - 11/29/2023
PharmaGuide partners with medSask
The company says the combination will help pharmacists optimize patient outcomes. - 11/27/2023
26% of diabetics dispose of sharps incorrectly, making take-back programs essential
Participating pharmacists distribute free, eco-friendly sharps containers, and take them back when they're full. - 11/26/2023
Donepezil 10 mg lot recalled after concern it may contain oversized tablets
The oversized tablets contain up to three times the intended dose.