Medication Management

The B.C. health ministry’s data showed a drop from 30,700 prescriptions mailed to the U.S. between January and mid-April to only 111 prescriptions shipped from then to the end of May.

From June 5 to August 4, Canadians can share their thoughts with the federal task force for drug shortages.

The government wants to expand pharmacists’ ability to prescribe drugs, order lab tests and do point-of-care testing.

The number of prescriptions for antidepressants rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, and patients need to know what’s needed to stop if their symptoms have improved.

Add to your to-do list: Take your patients' sexual history.

Microbiota injury that may be key.

More than 5,000 men ages 45-80 at 316 trial sites throughout the U.S. were randomly assigned to get the testosterone gel or the placebo.

Test your knowledge of managing epilepsy in women throughout their lifespan.

Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition that requires life-long therapy in most patients in order to prevent relapses.

The report notes a “significant increase” in antidepressants by plan members under 19, as well at other notable movements in drugs for ADHD, diabetes and children.