Pharmacist

First antigen rapid test for COVID-19 gets Canadian approval
Deputy chief public health officer Dr. Howard Njoo said the public health guidance for how antigen tests can be used in Canada is coming soon, but that in general, they are used to complement the existing lab tests, not replace them.
Virtual learning the new reality for pharmacy schools
There are advantages to online learning, say faculty, however socialization—learning how to become a professional—is difficult to learn via computer.

COVID-19 testing backlog means Ontario swabs heading to California

It remains unclear how much time sending specimens to California adds to Ontarians' wait times in receiving their results.
High demand for COVID-19 testing in pharmacies

More than 5,800 tests conducted in pharmacies over the most recent five-day period as flu immunizations begin to ramp up.
University of Alberta researcher shares Nobel prize for hepatitis C virus discovery

Houghton is director of the University of Alberta's Li Ka Shing Applied Virology Institute.
$2 billion in savings so far from pCPA agreement with CGPA

Just halfway through a five-year agreement between the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical (pCPA) Alliance and the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA), the deal has produced $2 billion in savings.
Shedding more light on links between influenza, vaccination and heart attack

The risk for myocardial infarction (MI) substantially increases within the first few days of the onset of influenza, while influenza vaccination has been shown to offset the increased risk
Insulin rationing a big issue for Canadian with diabetes

One in five patients admit to rationing their insulin.
Ontario doctor wants public medical cannabis coverage, citing benefits to dementia patients

He emphasized the COVID-19 pandemic is worsening agitation and similar symptoms in dementia sufferers, which could be alleviated with prescribed cannabis.
Shoppers’ employees positive for COVID-19

Seventeen employees at Shoppers Drug Marts in Ontario have tested positive for COVID-19 since Sept. 24.

First antigen rapid test for COVID-19 gets Canadian approval

Virtual learning the new reality for pharmacy schools

COVID-19 testing backlog means Ontario swabs heading to California

High demand for COVID-19 testing in pharmacies

University of Alberta researcher shares Nobel prize for hepatitis C virus discovery

$2 billion in savings so far from pCPA agreement with CGPA

Shedding more light on links between influenza, vaccination and heart attack

Insulin rationing a big issue for Canadian with diabetes

Ontario doctor wants public medical cannabis coverage, citing benefits to dementia patients

Shoppers’ employees positive for COVID-19