In an effort to put more muscle behind its strategy to tackle narcotic addiction and its related issues, Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Deb Matthews announced $15 million in funding for several new initiatives.
As many as 20 cancer patients around the Yukon may have to fly to Vancouver to receive their chemotherapy treatments starting next week due to the lack of a chemotherapy nurse in the territory.
While administering injections is just one of the new pharmacy services authorized by regulations announced by the provincial government on October 9, 2012, it’s certainly created the most excitement.
Alberta launches two new plans that support patients through a formalized medication management process of patient assessment, care planning and follow-up.
