Are you a doctor who has changed your mind and now supports pharmacist prescribing?The Medical Post wants to talk to physicians who were initially against the idea of pharmacists being able to prescribe in more situations—but who have since changed their tune and now see the value in it. Case report: Spanish rashI was recently asked for treatment by a 16-year-old fair-skinned boy, visiting from Spain. His problem did not exactly fit the usual pattern. New American cholesterol guidelines push for earlier, more aggressive prevention Heart health institutions say high blood lipid levels need to be addressed sooner to reduce the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The Canadian Pharmacists Association names its Pharmacist of the Year The 2026 award goes to a pharmacist whose career in Nova Scotia saw much progress in the province. Baxdela (delafloxacin) is a new oral/IV fluoroquinolone antibiotic in Canada Approved by Health Canada to treat adults with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia. ACP warns pharmacists with additional prescribing authorization against cutting corners Make sure you have the correct authorizations before prescribing—and don’t try to get around them, the ACP reminds members. Which direct oral anticoagulant is the safest when treating venous thromboembolism? Trial results suggest a ‘clear choice’ between apixaban and rivaroxaban when treating pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. Can a pharmacist reject your prescription? Lawsuits and legislation in the U.S. are testing how far pharmacists can go in declining medications based on personal beliefs. Case report: Silver Most of us come into contact with the ‘pure’ metals that aren’t supposed to cause allergic reactions—but things aren’t always so simple. The 19-cent solution Don’t scrap Canada’s $250-million e-prescribing system—mandate it, argues Dr. John Holmes. Is there a case for using antibiotics instead of surgery for acute appendicitis? New guidelines, a meta-analysis and a clinical review shed light on the surgery versus nonoperative management debate. Pharmacists have major ailments Three things we need to do before prescribing First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last
