Medication Management

Saphris: new atypical antipsychotic

New drug indicated for treatment of schizophrenia, acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder.
Press review – March 19, 2012

Battle brewing as pharmacy overhauled, shaming patients over contraception, targeting pharmacy wait times, and more in this week's review of pharmacy stories in the media.
North York General tops with Accreditation Canada

North York General Hospital (NYGH) has received “Accreditation with Exemplary Standing,” the highest designation from Accreditation Canada.
Antibiotic prescription management software a Canadian first

The Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS) has developed new software to monitor prescribing of antibiotics. The system is said to be the first of its kind in Canada.
The collaborative efforts of the Northern Alberta HIV Program

Multidisciplinary approach enables program to handle daunting challenges associated with treating HIV-infected patients.
Apo-Ramipril recall

Lot found to contain intact but empty capsules.
Onbrez Breezhaler for COPD

Until now, only twice-daily inhaled LABAs for COPD have been available in Canada.
Luxiq for scalp psoriasis

Topical indicated for relief of inflammation, itchiness associated with moderate to severe scalp psoriasis in adults.

Prophylaxis against Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in HIV-positive adults