A rush of vaccines, virus tests and a busy flu season started overwhelming pharmacies more than a year ago, forcing many to temporarily close when workers weren't available.
The province's Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment program is intended to streamline the referral process for physicians and help patients see a specialist sooner.
Adrian Dix says the drug sold under the brand name Ozempic will become available to more patients in B.C. with Type 2 diabetes, although the expansion falls short of regular benefit coverage.
Researchers said they identified the breast milk sugars that offer better protection, which could potentially be used to supplement formula for infants.
As the only Canadian province without an allergist, Islanders like Montague's Meike Noonan was told to wait until she experienced severe allergic reactions before she can see a specialist.
