Drugs

Slenyto: first Rx melatonin product for treating insomnia in children with ASD
Health Canada is also proposing to add ‘melatonin or its salts’ to the Prescription Drug List when used for any sleep-related use in the general pediatric population.
Avoiding the prescribing cascade
Four common drug combinations that can cause harm.

Risk of heart failure with pregabalin vs. gabapentin: new study compares

Make sure to conduct a cardiovascular risk assessment before starting pregabalin for chronic pain management in older adults.
AI has produced 2 new antibiotics to kill ‘superbugs’. It’s promising—but we shouldn’t get too excited yet

This is a significant scientific development, but several hurdles remain before we might see these antibiotics available for use.
What’s the best combination of treatments for vitiligo?

It's a challenge for dermatologists to stop depigmentation and stimulate repigmentation. Choosing the right topical treatment and phototherapy is key.
Cytisine recommended for smoking cessation in two recent Canadian guidelines

This natural health product has been available in Canada since 2017, but has not received great attention as a smoking cessation agent.
QUIZ: Can you burn through these questions on smoking cessation?

The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care has issued its first guideline on smoking cessation for adults. Test your knowledge of the latest practices here!
Do GLP-1 receptor agonists have any effect on cancer risk?

Retrospective cohort study compares the incidence of 14 cancers among adults with obesity or overweight prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists vs nonusers.
Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

Between 30% and 50% of people with Type 2 diabetes develop some form of chronic kidney disease.
Act quickly: a pharmacist's guide to emergency contraception

Key considerations for pharmacists providing EC.

Slenyto: first Rx melatonin product for treating insomnia in children with ASD

Avoiding the prescribing cascade

Risk of heart failure with pregabalin vs. gabapentin: new study compares

AI has produced 2 new antibiotics to kill ‘superbugs’. It’s promising—but we shouldn’t get too excited yet

What’s the best combination of treatments for vitiligo?

Cytisine recommended for smoking cessation in two recent Canadian guidelines

QUIZ: Can you burn through these questions on smoking cessation?

Do GLP-1 receptor agonists have any effect on cancer risk?

Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

Act quickly: a pharmacist's guide to emergency contraception