U.S. drug price increases slowCVS announces RX cost increase for 2015 fell to 5% from 11.8%. Direct-to-consumer drug advertising hits peak statesideDTC advertising spending hits $5.7 billion, highest total since 2006. Letter: Pharmacist has reservations about Bill 33 While it is laudable to do our part to lessen the burden of fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths upon our communities, I have several reservations about Ontario’s new patch exchange law. Tech Refresher: Boning up on osteoporosis Pharmacy techs and assistants have an important role to play both before and after a clinic day. CFPC will not make courses on opioid prescription mandatory College rejected calls for a compulsory course that many believed would help deal with the opioid epidemic Macrolide antibiotics not associated with increased risk of ventricular arrhythmia Large Canadian study finds no increased risk with azithromycin, clarithromycin or erythromycin use in older adults. List of 5 questions for patients to raise with MDs about medications aimed at protecting health Checklist inspired by Toronto pharmacist Emily Musing, who created a set of questions for her elderly father. Personalized Medicine: DNA pioneers Toronto pharmacy partners with genetic testing firm to assess potential for pharmacogenomics in community pharmacy. Canadians embracing expanded role of pharmacists: poll Survey shows deep trust in profession, appreciation for positive impact on health outcomes. Report puts importance of adherence into plain-language terms Almost 9 in 10 (86%) respondents to CARP survey admit to having at least one medication adherence issue. Manitoba Health says H1N1 influenza cases on the rise in the province ‘Do we have a nurse coming?’ Families worry shortage puts kids at risk First Previous 569 570 571 572 573 Next Last
