New PharmaCare legislation passes in B.C.The Pharmaceutical Service Act passed third reading and will become law once it receives Royal Assent. Canadian private drug plans wasted $5 billion in 2011, says reportWhile drug expenditures remained flat last year, private drug plans in Canada wasted approximately $5 billion in drug spend for the calendar year ended Dec. 31, 2011, according to Express Scripts Canada. Pharmacist prescribing reaches $1-million mark in S.K. More than 160,000 patient assessment fees billed in first year of expanded prescribing authority in the province. What’s the true value of a pharmacy technician? Here’s hoping members of Canada's newest health profession are rewarded personally, professionally, and financially for their efforts. U.S. pharmacists cautiously optimistic about proposed “third class” of drugs Under the FDA’s proposal, certain drugs that would otherwise require a prescription will be approved for nonprescription use under conditions of safe use. Saskatchewan doctors see innovations – and tribulations Lack of on-call pay for after-hours care worries GPs B.C. dermatologists decry low fees Kamloops dermatologist to close practice this summer in protest Subcutaneous ICD on the way? Saskatchewan nurses vote 92.4 per cent in favour of two year contract Ontario health ministry and OMA discuss return to negotiations First Previous 649 650 651 652 653 Next Last
