Medication Management

We asked readers for their zaniest experiences behind the pharmacy counter. Here are some of the most bizarre submissions.

A fund developed by Saskatchewan pharmacists to develop and support alternative reimbursement programs is being tapped this year to support the minor ailment assessment program.

OTTAWA | The manufacturer of a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis is issuing new safety recommendations aimed at reducing the risk of serious heart-related side-effects when patients first start taking the medication.

Here are motions passed by the ‘Parliament of Canadian medicine’

Drug was formerly indicated only for use in the management of hypertension in adults.

A new definition of heart attack will be presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2012, to be held Aug. 25-29 in Munich, Germany.

Drug is the fourth kinase inhibitor to be approved for treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma in Canada.

A nurse was suspended for 15 months after his professional association found him guilty of stealing heavy opiates and working under their influence at two Montreal hospitals.