Healthcare

A new survey suggests about three million Canadian adults are currently taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro and that many more would like to, but cost is a barrier.

The pouches are sold behind the counter at pharmacies, and only one brand has been authorized for sale by Health Canada.

Persons with a BP ≥ 130/ ≥ 80 mmHg are now considered to have an elevated BP, which is a lower threshold than the previous guideline.

The Alberta College of Pharmacy says in an email that it is aware of the issue, and that it encourages pharmacies to take extra precautions in their storage and sale of products containing dextromethorphan.

While walking up the front steps, I couldn’t help but notice my legs ached and my head hurt—more pressure than pain. I knew this pressure because I’d felt it many times on this job. It’s exhaustion due to lack of sleep—inevitable with this type of work, just part of the job

The researchers behind the study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday say the findings represent a need for stronger harm-reduction measures and more access to treatment.

Dr. Hector Baillie recounts a full-circle moment while meeting a familiar patient in the ER, 25 years later.

Set to take effect April 1, new rules will require provinces and territories to allow NPs to bill public healthcare plans for ‘physicians-equivalent services’ covered by the Canada Health Act.