Prescription Drugs

Postpartum depression: current care and an emerging option
While SSRIs remain first-line therapy for postpartum depression, zuranolone offers a new treatment option for selected patients.
Gabapentinoids: What is the risk of drug poisoning?
A new study suggests that patients are at increased risk of drug toxicity even before treatment begins, at the start of treatment, and when combined with benzodiazepines and opioids.

Five new Health Canada advisories pharmacists and physicians should know about

Check out these new Health Canada advisories as part of our drug news roundup for June.
Seven new indications pharmacists and physicians need to know about

Check out these new indications as part of our drug news roundup for June.
NEW PRODUCT: NanoSalv Catalytic gel for wound care

Get the info you need on this new product, part of our drug news roundup for June.
NEW DRUG: Andembry for hereditary angioedema prevention

Get the info you need on this new product, part of our drug news roundup for June.
No licking! ACP warns human pain creams can be deadly for pets

After several reported poisonings, the Alberta college is warning pharmacies that topical NSAID creams containing diclofenac can be dangerous for pets.
Tramadol may increase risk of prolonged, persistent or recurrent hiccups

A Health Canada safety review finds a possible link between the use of tramadol and the risk of prolonged, persistent or recurrent hiccups (singultus).
Dependence risk with benzodiazepines, z-drugs and gabapentinoids

In the U.K., safety warnings for benzodiazepines, z-drugs and gabapentinoids have been strengthened.
Generic semaglutide to hit Canadian pharmacies this week at a fraction of the cost of Ozempic

Health Canada approved both Dr. Reddy's and Apotex's generic semaglutide—the active ingredient in brand-name Ozempic—about three weeks ago.
Trump touts a major TrumpRx expansion, adding more than 600 generic drugs

The announcement comes amid recent Republican-led Medicaid cuts and the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, which have driven up premiums for some Americans.
What’s driving pressure on private drug plans today?

Just released trends report highlights growing impact of chronic disease and specialty treatments on plan sustainability.

Postpartum depression: current care and an emerging option

Gabapentinoids: What is the risk of drug poisoning?

Five new Health Canada advisories pharmacists and physicians should know about

Seven new indications pharmacists and physicians need to know about

NEW PRODUCT: NanoSalv Catalytic gel for wound care

NEW DRUG: Andembry for hereditary angioedema prevention

No licking! ACP warns human pain creams can be deadly for pets

Tramadol may increase risk of prolonged, persistent or recurrent hiccups

Dependence risk with benzodiazepines, z-drugs and gabapentinoids

Generic semaglutide to hit Canadian pharmacies this week at a fraction of the cost of Ozempic

Trump touts a major TrumpRx expansion, adding more than 600 generic drugs

What’s driving pressure on private drug plans today?