Drug shortages worsen across Canada, extends beyond children's pain and fever medsIndustry experts say there is a growing list of medications that are running low or out of stock. Walmart offers to pay US$3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuitsThe retail giant's announcement follows similar proposals on Nov. 2 from the two largest U.S. pharmacy chains, CVS Health and Walgreen Co. Emergency supply of children’s acetaminophen coming to ease shortages: Health Canada The imported product should be pharmacy shelves within weeks, Health Canada said. Vitamins A, C and E may cut risk of glaucoma by half Study from Spain finds a 47% reduced risk over time. With OTC birth control pills likely to be approved in the U.S., pharmacists could play a bigger role in reproductive healthcare Currently, in many U.S. states, pharmacists can already prescribe hormonal contraception that requires a prescription. Ontario hospitals directed to treat some children who need ICU, surgeries may be axed The move is necessary to ease pressure on overstretched pediatric hospitals, the chief medical director of Ontario Health said Thursday. Something to chew on: Study found antiseptic gum reduced exhaled SARS-CoV-2 viral load by more than 90% Natural antiseptic ingredients appear to reduce viral load for at least two hours. Pharmacists should consider placing temporary limits on purchases for kids pain and fever meds, where appropriate: CPhA Even though production levels of these pediatric formulations remain above average, supply issues remain across the country. Sunshine Biopharma acquires Nora Pharma The pharmaceutical company paid $30,000,000 for Nora Pharma New product: Bausch + Lomb releases Ocuvite Adult 50+ supplement with vitamin D Bausch + Lomb has released a new supplement that includes 30 mg of vitamin D. First Previous 22 23 24 25 26 Next Last
