Medication Management

N.S. parents present petition calling for cannabis oil meds coverage for children
Kaylee and Nick Jones and their daughter Sophie were at the house of assembly to present a petition with 1,368 signatures in support of Nova Scotia covering the cost of CBD-based medicines for children with life-threatening conditions.
Keeping pace with contraception: a practical refresher for pharmacists
The rapidly expanding scope of pharmacists continues to provide new opportunities for pharmacy teams to deliver accessible and timely care for Canadians. One area where our role is quickly changing is in the prescribing of contraceptives, where pharmacy scope has gradually expanded to several provinces.

Meet Michael Boivin: Pharmacy CE educator and consultant

If you've taken an accredited program for pharmacists in the last 10 years, there's a chance Michael Boivin created it.
Parents frustrated as Saskatchewan’s only child gastroenterologist leaving province

Krista Reid’s son has been at the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon for more than a week dealing with stomach problems that she says doctors are unable to diagnose.
Ryaltris will soon be available for treating seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms

Intranasal spray contains an antihistamine and a corticosteroid for twice-daily use in persons six years of age or older.
Doctor behind cross border rush for Ozempic in B.C. is suspended in Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia college heard “serious concerns” from B.C.’s College of Pharmacists about the doctor, who lives in the U.S. but is licensed in Nova Scotia as a non-resident.
Bird flu FAQ: What is it? How is it transmitted to humans? What are the symptoms?

In Canada and the U.S., outbreaks of H5N1 influenza in domestic and wild birds have been reported in most regions.
Case report: A hand rash and more

A patient in otherwise good health at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic has a questionable hand rash.
Pharmpreneur of the week Jason Chenard: "I never thought I would take on more than an hourly paycheque as a pharmacist."

I never thought I would take on more than an hourly paycheque as a pharmacist. Organically, I was pulled toward growing responsibilities in exciting ventures that complemented my patient care duties. Over 15 years of practising, new doors opened that led to a host of enriching activities.
Cannabis: Is pain management for the elderly going plant-based?

In more than four years’ experience with cannabis legalization in Canada, one thing has become patently clear—Canadians have bought into (and are buying lots of) cannabis.

N.S. parents present petition calling for cannabis oil meds coverage for children

Keeping pace with contraception: a practical refresher for pharmacists

Meet Michael Boivin: Pharmacy CE educator and consultant

Parents frustrated as Saskatchewan’s only child gastroenterologist leaving province

Ryaltris will soon be available for treating seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms

Doctor behind cross border rush for Ozempic in B.C. is suspended in Nova Scotia

Bird flu FAQ: What is it? How is it transmitted to humans? What are the symptoms?

Case report: A hand rash and more

Pharmpreneur of the week Jason Chenard: "I never thought I would take on more than an hourly paycheque as a pharmacist."

Cannabis: Is pain management for the elderly going plant-based?