U.S. clinics contract pharmacists for consults and monitoringAt some U.S. primary care clinics, pharmacists take care of medication-related care and chronic disease management. Pharmacist Awareness Week: A look backHere’s a look at how some provinces marked PAW this year. Low-cost, time-efficient green pharmacy initiatives Q. Our pharmacy doesn't have a lot of time or funds to devote to green initiatives, but would like to get involved. Do you have any low-cost, time-efficient ideas to get us started? Gilenya: new MS drug approved by Health Canada Health Canada approves first disease-modifying oral treatment for multiple sclerosis in Canada. Long-term PPI use may cause serious hypomagnesemia U.S. FDA communicating safety concerns regarding potential development of hypomagnesemia when PPIs taken for prolonged periods. How could the federal government improve healthcare? Audience at CMA/Maclean’s event favours EHR, pharmacare New drug fights C. diff with fewer recurrences Question remains about whether treatment period should be extended Pharmacists not happy with Nunavut's remote dispensing "plan" Territory looks at bypassing community pharmacy with tele-pharmacist counselling and technicians managing drug distribution. Osteoporosis | Canadian study confirms link between bisphosphonates and fracture risk Rinse and spit away preterm birth risk Mouthwash is good for more than just gums, study shows Rx subs often OK if no kickback Seven tips for treating pain effectively and responsibly Opioid medications have a place in pain management, and you can use these ideas to help patients avoid abusing them First Previous 901 902 903 904 905 Next Last