Medication Management

How pharmacist prescribing can alleviate healthcare system pressures
The immense pressures COVID-19 puts on health services across Canada could be long-lasting, and Ontario health authorities are wise to make better use of pharmacists to reduce visits to emergency departments and help develop a more sustainable healthcare system.
Diabetes medication in shortage after TikTok trend promotes it as a weight-loss drug
The medication, Ozempic, is approved in Australia for adults with Type 2 diabetes and high BMIs. But users on TikTok without the disease are using it to lose weight, sharing their stories with the hashtags #ozempicjourney and #ozempicchallenge—and now the country is facing shortages.

Cancer groundshot: Access to proven treatments must parallel development of new therapies

Annually, billions of dollars are spent on ambitious “cancer moonshot” programs. These programs focus on the discovery of new drugs and technologies aimed at solving the cancer burden.
Patients in control spark new roles for pharmacists

Post-pandemic, expect to see a revived interest in health and wellness OTCs.
CareRx acquires Hogan Pharmacy Partners

CareRx has closed a multi-million dollar deal to acquire Hogan Pharmacy Partners, an Ontario long-term care pharmacy.
An honest mistake with distressing consequences: Pharmacist gives contraceptive to patient trying to have a baby

While he was not looking to make excuses for his error, Kelvin Brière told the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec that he had been negatively affected by the pandemic, busier road traffic and the mood of patients, who could be difficult at times.
Risk of neurodevelopmental disorders after prenatal exposure to antiseizure meds

Prenatal exposure to topiramate, valproate and several dual therapies is associated with increased risk of autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disability.
U.S. FDA allows prescription drugs to be imported from Canada

The guidance allows American pharmacists and drug wholesalers to import medications from Canadian.
Advocacy group wants to see penicillin allergy de-labelling

A group in B.C. is trying to raise awareness of false penicillin allergies and by creating online de-labeling resources for patients and health-care providers.
Interpreting lipid parameters

Monitoring serum lipids is a common practice for patients with, or at risk of, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).

How pharmacist prescribing can alleviate healthcare system pressures

Diabetes medication in shortage after TikTok trend promotes it as a weight-loss drug

Cancer groundshot: Access to proven treatments must parallel development of new therapies

Patients in control spark new roles for pharmacists

CareRx acquires Hogan Pharmacy Partners

An honest mistake with distressing consequences: Pharmacist gives contraceptive to patient trying to have a baby

Risk of neurodevelopmental disorders after prenatal exposure to antiseizure meds

U.S. FDA allows prescription drugs to be imported from Canada

Advocacy group wants to see penicillin allergy de-labelling

Interpreting lipid parameters