OTC

Donepezil 10 mg lot recalled after concern it may contain oversized tablets

The oversized tablets contain up to three times the intended dose.
IV vitamin C does not help hospitalized COVID patients

In fact, it may make things worse.
Barefoot workers and cracked floors were found at a factory that made recalled eyedrops, FDA says

The products were sold by CVS Health, Target, Rite Aid and other national retailers who said they would be removed from store shelves.
Helping patients choose OTC products

Pharmacy technicians have an important role to play in helping ensure patients are using over-the-counter products wisely and appropriately.
On-demand webinar: Bee prepared – understanding natural health products for pediatric cough and cold
High court to hear appeal of B.C. law slapping healthcare costs on opioid companies

Sanis Health, Sandoz Canada and McKeeson Canada, plus pharmacy retailer Shoppers Drug Mart, want the high court to examine two B.C. court decisions.
Vaccine paves the way for new treatments for allergies

A Franco-Quebec company is currently testing a vaccine that could treat human cat allergy and other common allergies in the future.
Video: Detangling the serious health risks of hair relaxers

In this episode of Don’t Call Me Resilient, Prof. Cheryl Thompson untangles the history of hair relaxers for Black women—and the health risks and lawsuits now linked to them

Pharmpreneur of the week AJ Asgari, PharmD: “…the most exciting thing about being an entrepreneur is the unknown.”