Healthcare

Health Canada has approved an alternative to the original Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine “purple-cap” vials, for individuals 12 years of age or older.

Dr. Peter Idahosa, who obtained the drugs for his own use, issued about 17 fraudulent prescriptions for seven different kinds of drugs, including zopiclone and Sublinox.

Just weeks after announcing findings on a mysterious syndrome reported last year in 48 patients, New Brunswick chief medical officer Dr. Jennifer Russell faces a complaint filed by the son of one of the patients.

Personal health information including medical diagnoses, healthcare numbers and procedures ordered for patients may be among the stolen data.

Nickolas Jollimore, who worked at a Pharmasave in Wolfville, N.S., admitted he removed the drugs from his employer's premises without authorization or a valid prescription.

The interim suspension order, effective March 24 but posted on the college's website on Monday, affects Dr. Stephen Malthouse, a family practitioner on Denman Island.

Health Minister Jason Copping says the aim is to bring together six related pieces of legislation and three standards of care—some going back more than 30 years.

Study compares four common anticoagulants for long-term safety, effectiveness.