Letter: Pharmacist has reservations about Bill 33While 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. 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 stateside DTC advertising spending hits $5.7 billion, highest total since 2006. 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. 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 Personalized Medicine: DNA pioneers Toronto pharmacy partners with genetic testing firm to assess potential for pharmacogenomics in community pharmacy. 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. 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. Canadians embracing expanded role of pharmacists: poll Survey shows deep trust in profession, appreciation for positive impact on health outcomes. ‘Do we have a nurse coming?’ Families worry shortage puts kids at risk First Previous 672 673 674 675 676 Next Last
