What frontline pharmacists need to know about preventing and treating COVID-19Thrombosis Canada is offering two free live accredited webinars for frontline pharmacists. Don't let public health fall victim to boom and bust cycles: Ontario's Dr. Kieran MooreDuring the pandemic, some progress was made to integrate vaccination and case and contact management data, but the resulting system—COVAX—can only be used for COVID-19, the recent report said. New Canadian guidelines for use of pneumococcal vaccines in adults NACI issues updated recommendations for use of pneumococcal vaccines, including the 15-valent (Vaxneuvance) and 20-valent (Prevnar 20) conjugate vaccines. U.S. FDA panel narrowly backs Pfizer RSV vaccine for older adults The FDA panel is also reviewing another proposed RSV vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline. Inhaled Corticosteroids in COPD—A closer look While widely prescribed for COPD, the utility of inhaled corticosteroids for patients without concomitant asthma is less clear cut and more nuanced. What should healthcare professionals do about youth vaping? Many Canadian youth are dependent on nicotine but data on successful vaping cessation programs are limited. Vaping and smoking linked to increased risk for severe COVID in young adults They can affect key proteins that the virus uses to replicate. Alberta store caught selling unauthorized prescription drug: Health Canada A retail store in Camrose, Alta., was selling a medication that is not approved for sale in Canada to customers. PEI pharmacists treat nearly 11,500 in first months of Pharmacy Plus program Most people who used the program came for prescription renewals Pharmacy-led primary care clinics off to a strong start in N.S., pharmacy group says Five hundred people were seen by Shoppers Drug Mart stores alone in the first week of the pilot program First Previous 48 49 50 51 52 Next Last
