The recent discovery that nearly 1,200 cancer patients received diluted chemotherapy drugs has the Ontario government scrambling to get regulations in place to govern private companies that prepare such medications.
GPs specializing in mental health is an increasing necessity as the number of Canadians facing—and seeking help for—mental health issues continues to grow.
At the annual Manitoba Society of Pharmacists meeting April 6, pharmacists learned that a Reimbursement Proposal for Professional Pharmacy Services has been developed and is being examined by Manitoba Health.
At issue is legislation — passed but not yet in force — that would change the bargaining association for the province’s licensed practical nurses, who last year joined the B.C. Nurses’ Union.
