Is low-dose vitamin B6 linked to the development of peripheral neuropathy?Health Canada examines whether peripheral neuropathy can occur within dosage ranges recommended for vitamin B6-containing natural health products and prescription drugs. Is swimmer’s ear really a minor ailment? OCP debates mandatory training and declarations as exploration of scope expansion continuesThis week’s Ontario College of Pharmacists' Board of Directors meeting ignited debate how best to establish competency for each new minor ailment. 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. Shingles vaccine linked to slower biological aging in seniors A new study finds molecular signs of reduced aging in adults 70 and older who received the vaccine, though no clear clinical benefits have emerged. Black people in Canada less likely to fill medication prescriptions due to cost: study About 72% of Black adults had drug insurance coverage, compared to about 80% of white adults, the study found. Which direct oral anticoagulant is the safest when treating venous thromboembolism? Trial results suggest a ‘clear choice’ between apixaban and rivaroxaban when treating pul-monary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. GLP-1 Agonists for antipsychotic-induced weight gain An increasing number of studies have investigated the use of GLP-1 RAs to reduce weight in individuals receiving antipsychotics. How do drugs actually work out in the real world? UofT launches centre to study just that The Toronto Centre for Real-World Evidence will use health data to assess drug effectiveness in practice, informing drug policy and government coverage decisions. Check out this resource on menopausal hormone therapy as shortage of certain products continues Several media reports this month, from multiple provinces have highlighted shortages, specifically of estrogen patches. Not all cases of prostate cancer necessarily require hormone therapy: study Study finds radiation alone might be sufficient after prostate cancer surgery, though hormone therapy may still benefit high-risk patients. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
