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- 11/12/2023
Tool helps pharmacists and physicians see interactions between cannabinoids and other medications
The free CANNabinoid Drug Interaction Review allows pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to quickly see if there is a potential interaction. - 11/9/2023
Government needs to do more to attract and retain pharmacists: PANL
The association is advocating for changes In pharmacy school class sizes, more resources for internationally-trained pharmacists and better contracts. - 11/9/2023
‘Obviously’ ad campaign promotes generic substitutions
Named ‘Obviously,’ the ads ask questions like ‘Your company is already saving big money, right?’ - 11/8/2023
Government launches Implementation Advisory Group as part of rare diseases plan
Dr. Gail Ouellette, former founding president of the Regroupement Québécois des Maladies Orphelines, and Dr. Avram Denburg, an oncologist and clinician-scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and an academic member of CADTH, will lead the group. - 11/5/2023
Minor ailments schemes are working all over the world: FIP
Pharmacist-led common ailments schemes are effective in many countries around the globe, a new report from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) says. - 11/2/2023
What to know about P.E.I.’s biosimilar switching program
The province is the eleventh Canadian jurisdiction to implement a biosimilar switching program; only Manitoba and Nunavut don’t have one. - 10/30/2023
MAPflow partners with CPS Full Access
The partnership aims to streamline how pharmacists assess for minor ailments. - 10/30/2023
Can pharmacies advertise their services as ‘clinics?’
The Alberta College of Pharmacy says it's been getting questions about the use of the word "clinic" by pharmacies. - 10/25/2023
54% of Canadians have moderate to very high vaccine fatigue: CPhA
The vaccination survey found high rates of vaccine fatigue but also that about half of Canadians will get COVID-19 boosters and flu shots this fall. - 10/25/2023
New UBC courses teach culturally safe care for First Nations clients
The two courses are free and available online.