Medication Management

Drug switches in the treatment of psoriasis: an analysis

Study goal: accurately describing biologic drug switches and their evolution over time.
Long-acting injectable antipsychotics show benefits over oral antipsychotics

Sixteen-year, self-controlled Chinese study found better control, fewer hospitalizations and suicide attempts in patients using LAIAs.
ACP mandates time-delayed safes in community pharmacies

The Alberta College of Pharmacy considered data that indicated significant increases in pharmacy armed robberies across Alberta.
ACP notes distinctions in providing care to animals

“Animals are a small but very distinct group of patients at many community pharmacies and regulated members must understand their responsibilities."
No joy here: Doctor who spiked female physician's drink with ecstasy loses licence

Dr. Max Klein has also been ordered by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta to pay about $30,000, the full cost of investigation and hearings.
PTSA publishes part 2 of tech survey results

Survey from Pharmacy Technician Society of Alberta discusses practice barriers, wages, support for expanded roles, and future goals.
PTSA gears up for extensive virtual conference program

The Pharmacy Technician Society of Alberta has posted some of the topics that are on tap at its 2022 Annual Conference, with the theme “Pharmacy Technicians Raising the Bar.”
Tech refresher: How techs can help travellers

Feeling the big squeeze: Inflation is pinching pharmacists everywhere—and it hurts