Hot topics up for discussion at BC Pharmacy DayWarfarin, immunizations, cardiovascular risk and genomics were the focus at this year’s Pharmacy Day at the BC Legislature. Dymista for seasonal allergic rhinitisFirst intranasal antihistamine–corticosteroid combination product in Canada. Pharmacists need to be more active on asthma Study suggests more “controller” medications not “rescue” medications. Duncan B.C. pharmacist uses CPR to help save woman Back in the dispensary, checks to ensure staff and equipment ready for emergency. Irish Health Minister promises push for pharmacists’ prescribing Says he will change the laws to give pharmacists an enhanced scope of practice. Quebec: “Do not substitute” … for generics Province expects to save $40 million each year by restricting ability of doctors to order no substitutions on prescriptions. Ontario fee cuts threaten province's ability to recruit doctors, says OMA president Two ideas to reduce laboratory and radiology utilization Quebec's pharmacy reforms should go further: economists Decision not to remunerate some new services, forbid pharmacies from charging for them could backfire, study finds. CFP Gala highlights Innovation in Pharmacy Government keynote focuses on need to partner with profession. First Previous 622 623 624 625 626 Next Last