Medical Post table of contents - May 12, 2015 print edition There is no need for a national drug plan in CanadaFocus should be on supporting individuals slipping through the cracks, not subsidizing those who don’t need it Australian pharmacists to lose lucrative dispensing fees Antacids, ASA and minor remedies to go strictly OTC. Surgical assistant's prescription forgeries underline challenge of opiate addiction problem How to respond if the Canada Revenue Agency questions your tax return New research network to tackle drug abuse CPhA welcomes launch of national program to address prescription drug abuse, misuse. B.C. cracks down on methadone dispensers New regulations require re-enrollment with PharmaCare to weed out “problem pharmacies”. Dalhousie, Memorial working on Pharm D programs Both schools focusing on collaborative approach to programs. Pharmacists need to be more active on asthma Study suggests more “controller” medications not “rescue” medications. Hot topics up for discussion at BC Pharmacy Day Warfarin, immunizations, cardiovascular risk and genomics were the focus at this year’s Pharmacy Day at the BC Legislature. First Previous 624 625 626 627 628 Next Last