Quebec tables bill to sue drug companies for healthcare costs linked to opioidsThe legislation also grants Quebec the ability to join lawsuits launched by other provinces. B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 58% in two weeks, as infections, deaths also spikeThe latest numbers also show more people aged 80 and older have been getting tested for COVID-19 over the last few weeks, with nearly 35% of those coming out positive in the last week of September. U.S. healthcare strike over pay and staff shortages heads into final day with no deal in sight The three-day strike carried out in multiple states will officially end Saturday at 6 a.m., and workers were expected to return to their jobs in Kaiser’s hospitals and clinics that serve nearly 13 million Americans. Alberta Health reverses decision to lower pharmacists’ fees for COVID-19 vaccines this fall The planned fee change will now take effect on January 1, 2024. CPhA looking for members of its new Pharmacy Virtual Advisory Team The team will provide information about drug shortages and other aspects of pharmacy practice. OMA appoints new CEO Kimberly Moran was previously CEO of the Ontario College of Family Physicians. Companies and educational groups found using NAPRA’s name and logo without consent The association is reminding the public that its name and logo aren’t allowed to be used by third parties without direct express written consent. Increase in anticholinergic burden linked to acute cardiovascular events in older adults Assessment of overall anticholinergic burden is essential for older patients taking multiple medications. Preoperative radiation may not be needed in treatment of some rectal cancer Neoadjuvant chemotherapy may be enough. ‘Extremely fluid’: Liberals and NDP haven’t yet agreed on promised pharmacare bill The Liberals promised to table pharmacare legislation this fall as part of the supply-and-confidence deal the government struck with the NDP. First Previous 381 382 383 384 385 Next Last
