Healthcare

130 overdoses in one day has B.C. premier, addiction expert sounding alarm
One of British Columbia's top addiction experts joined Premier John Horgan on July 30, in calling for increased efforts to fight the ravages of illegal drug use after a report of 130 overdoses in one day last week.
Annual survey on OTC counselling marks 25 years
A 25-year history of tracking pharmacists' behavior and attitudes towards OTC counselling continues.

Strikes at two Ontario family health organizations heating up

The strikes in Thunder Bay and Owen Sound involve different unions, but the workers' demands and the alleged refusal by doctors to negotiate are similar
Feds won't decriminalize any drugs besides cannabis, despite calls from major cities

The government claims to understand that stigma and barriers to treatment need to be reduced
Pharmacist-led study finds wrongful drug administration rampant in elderly residences in Quebec

The lead researcher and pharmacist suggested the study revealed only the tip of the iceberg in terms of the medication error problem in long-term facilities
N.B. pharmacists release strategy to improve healthcare ahead of provincial election

Paul Blanchard, NBPA’s executive director, is touring the province to meet as many candidates as possible to discuss the recommendations
Family of woman ruled brain dead appeals to keep her on life support

The family argues the judge 'failed to apply the protections' of Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms or the Human Rights Code in her ruling
Quebec court OK's lawsuit alleging link between hair loss drugs and erections

A lower court nixed the idea of a lawsuit in 2016 but the appeals court ruled Quebec Superior Court imposed too much of a burden on lead plaintiff
Montreal backs Toronto health authorities calling for decriminalizing drugs

The city's director of public health said decriminalization will certainly be on the agenda at provincial and national health meetings
Pharmacy buying back used needles as part of harm-reduction strategy

The Penticton pharmacy collected 5,600 discarded needs in just six days

130 overdoses in one day has B.C. premier, addiction expert sounding alarm

Annual survey on OTC counselling marks 25 years

Strikes at two Ontario family health organizations heating up

Feds won't decriminalize any drugs besides cannabis, despite calls from major cities

Pharmacist-led study finds wrongful drug administration rampant in elderly residences in Quebec

N.B. pharmacists release strategy to improve healthcare ahead of provincial election

Family of woman ruled brain dead appeals to keep her on life support

Quebec court OK's lawsuit alleging link between hair loss drugs and erections

Montreal backs Toronto health authorities calling for decriminalizing drugs

Pharmacy buying back used needles as part of harm-reduction strategy