Addition of pharmacists to one of Canada's largest family medicine conferences indicative of their evolving role on primary care teams, says conference director.
How one registered tech is freeing up time for pharmacists. Plus, a refresher on compounding, the true cost of becoming registered, and a CE lesson on cough and cold product use in the pediatric population.
The association representing Canada's generic manufacturers is demanding the provincial government backtrack on plans for further cuts to generic prescription drug prices.
Proposed changes to the Controlled Substances Act would allow midwives, nurse practitioners and foot specialists in some provinces to prescribe medications classified as controlled substances as soon as this fall.
New technology-oriented peer mentorship initiatives have been launched by the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information and the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.
