One in 10 medicines worldwide could be fake or substandard—here’s how to protect yourselfA recent global survey found that around 60% of people fear their medicines could be fake—and the unsettling truth is that they have good reason to. ‘Very striking’: Health Canada rolls out new graphic cigarette pack warningsThis is the fourth set of warnings mandated by Health Canada since 2000, aiming to reduce tobacco use to less than 5% by 2035. Complaint accuses doctor involved in failed Tennessee execution of violating ethics During the attempted execution, the IV team established a primary line right away but then worked for more than an hour trying to insert a backup line. Supreme Court ruling confirms that physicians’ skills remain unpatentable Court upholds Janssen’s drug-dosing patent, preserving the status quo for medical innovations. U.S. FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients The drug from Merck was OK’d on Thursday for patients with artery-clogging cholesterol that persists even after taking statins. Health Canada will lean on trusted foreign regulators to speed up drug approvals The federal agency said the order is part of a broader effort to modernize Canada’s drug approval system and improve access to medicines. Would you pick up a prescription from a pharmacy with no pharmacist? A Silicon Valley startup says its robots can fill and verify prescriptions on their own. However, bringing that model to Canada is another matter. Canada is not banning produce imports amid U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak, CFIA says Michigan's health department says no produce grower or supplier has been linked to the multi-state outbreak. Tips for top forms Smart doctors with advice and a breakdown of the conventional wisdom. Health Canada advises against starting new patients on TAVNEOS The federal regulator is reviewing drug's approval after concerns emerge over integrity of clinical trial data. Is AI ready to take over prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah’s automated refill program The program allows Utah residents to skip the doctor’s office and get their prescriptions refilled online by an AI chatbot called Doctronic. Don't forget to report prescription forgeries to police: ACP Regulator says dozens of forgery attempts were reported to ACP in Edmonton this year, but far fewer were reported to law enforcement. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last
