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Drug news—July 2025
A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories.
Family doctor crisis: 7 options to find the physicians Canada needs
Canadians require about 23,000 family doctors to meet current and emerging needs. It seems insurmountable, but options do exist and, no doubt, multiple approaches will be needed. What’s possible?

The one-word prescription: ‘No’

In some cases, saying “no” feels like a breath of fresh air. But then there are those other instances of “no”—the ones that leave you with a pang of guilt, making you second-guess yourself.
Dancing through my days: a pharmacist’s vision for the future

In Anica Shafiq's future, she envisions a life that's a fusion of purpose and passion. Her vision earned her an honourable mention in our 2025 Student Essay Contest.
Shared joy is double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow

Sometimes all it takes is a moment—and a listening ear—to relieve the load from someone who is carrying a heavy burden. This story from Cheen-Young Liu earned an honourable mention in our 2025 Student Essay contest.
That time I could've been taken hostage in the ER

Night shift. Always a more dangerous time. Fewer staff around. Lights dim. Patients sleeping.
Before the bump: Can pre-pregnancy planning affect child development?

Relatively few people are aware that the things they do months or years before conceiving can influence the development of their future children.
Ontario SGFP praises proposed new compensation model for Ontario’s family doctors

Drs. David Barber and Salesh Budhoo see FHO+ as a way forward that shows progress and offers hope to a profession in crisis.
Caption Dec.’s cartoon: shark

Time to dole out some laughter as medicine. Share your funny caption idea for a chance to win.
Caption Oct.’s cartoon: donuts

Time to dole out some laughter as medicine. Share your funny caption idea for a chance to win.