Consumer Affairs & Relations

Saskatchewan Medical Association and gov't reach tentative four-year contract agreement
The ratification vote is set to close Feb. 02.
Health minister chides U.S. officials over cost saving scheme to buy Canadian drugs
Health Minister Mark Holland says he’s received assurances that the U.S. government has no intention of triggering drug shortages in Canada.

The OMA needs to communicate better about status of negotiations
FDA go-ahead to allow Canadian drugs to be exported to U.S. causing worry

Joelle Walker, vice president of public affairs for the Canadian Pharmacists Association says the decision is not great news for Canada.
Company issues national recall for hypoallergenic infant formula

A Health Canada advisory raises concerns over Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria.
Recall: Lot of Claritin for kids may be tainted with antipsychotic drug and cedar pollen

Questions about the recall for Claritin Kids Rapid Dissolve 5 mg should be directed to Bayer, headquartered in Mississauga, Ont.
Forget COVID and influenza: Let’s just call it ‘fall immunization,’ Alberta tells its health authority

Documents reveal the Alberta government wanted no references to COVID or influenza in its immunization campaign ads and instructed the AHS to limit information on vaccine benefits and efficacy.
CPhA to submit complaint to Competition Bureau around new ESC fee

Association also encourages pharmacists who are upset about the upcoming new fee to reach out to their MPs.
Vote for me but you won’t be my priority

Dr. Jabir Jassam argues that when OMA presidents and board members agree to their fiduciary duty to the organization they effectively shift their allegiance away from members.
No warrant, no problem: Top U.S. drugstore chains allow staff to hand over patient files to police right in the stores

Staff members face 'extreme pressure to immediately respond,' CVS, Kroger and Rite Aid told congressional investigators.

Saskatchewan Medical Association and gov't reach tentative four-year contract agreement

Health minister chides U.S. officials over cost saving scheme to buy Canadian drugs

The OMA needs to communicate better about status of negotiations

FDA go-ahead to allow Canadian drugs to be exported to U.S. causing worry

Company issues national recall for hypoallergenic infant formula

Recall: Lot of Claritin for kids may be tainted with antipsychotic drug and cedar pollen

Forget COVID and influenza: Let’s just call it ‘fall immunization,’ Alberta tells its health authority

CPhA to submit complaint to Competition Bureau around new ESC fee

Vote for me but you won’t be my priority

No warrant, no problem: Top U.S. drugstore chains allow staff to hand over patient files to police right in the stores