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Ontario doctors question the value of MedsCheck
Some doctors feel it creates redundancies and wastes taxpayers money, but pharmacists defended the program
Canadian pharmacist groups aren't happy with pot legalization law
The bill that will effectively legalize recreational cannabis was passed last week, but it will likely have unintended side effects for medicinal cannabis if more changes aren't made

Antipsychotics may increase risk for premature cardiometabolic morbidity and mortality in youths

A new study show the several drugs commonly used for behavioural issues in kids increase abdominal adiposity and decrease insulin sensitivity
Toronto pharmacist under investigation for $60,000 in alleged false claims

A Toronto pharmacist is under investigation for allegations that she submitted “false or unsubstantiated claims” to the tune of approximately $60,000.
ALS researcher Dr. Michael Strong named new president of CIHR
Judge rejects family's request to keep daughter on life support

There is no legal definition of death in Ontario, but doctors generally operate on the principle that a person is dead if either their heart or their brain stops functioning
A way around opioids: Target the type of pain for better pain relief

As we have learned more about the types of pain, we can better tailor treatment
Many new drugs are expensive and specialized, market review finds

High-priced specialty drugs dominated the market for new drugs in 2015 and 2016, both in Canada and internationally, continuing a trend that has been evident since 2009.
B.C. pharmacist allowed to practise again after admitting to 2,400 fraudulent claims

Jin Tong Li manipulated Pharmanet claims in order for his patients receive financial benefits they were not entitled to
Updated recommendations for HPV vaccine use in children and adolescents

Canadian Paediatric Society statement incorporates new information, including the use of nine-valent HPV vaccine

Ontario doctors question the value of MedsCheck

Canadian pharmacist groups aren't happy with pot legalization law

Antipsychotics may increase risk for premature cardiometabolic morbidity and mortality in youths

Toronto pharmacist under investigation for $60,000 in alleged false claims

ALS researcher Dr. Michael Strong named new president of CIHR

Judge rejects family's request to keep daughter on life support

A way around opioids: Target the type of pain for better pain relief

Many new drugs are expensive and specialized, market review finds

B.C. pharmacist allowed to practise again after admitting to 2,400 fraudulent claims

Updated recommendations for HPV vaccine use in children and adolescents