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Two Neutrogena spray on sunscreens recalled over concerns about benzene levels
Health Canada says consumers should stop using these products, warning that frequent and long-term exposure to elevated levels of benzene has been linked to serious health risks including leukemia and other cancers.
Aspirin and other common anti-inflammatory drugs could help prevent COVID-19 deaths, says pharmacy researcher
Drugs could offer safer treatment than current options to help stop worst outcomes due to hyperinflammation.

To boost or not to boost? Pfizer to discuss COVID 19 vaccine booster with U.S. officials

The company says booster shots will be needed within 12 months, but what will the U.S. FDA have to say about it?
Liquid vitamin D product recalled for incorrect dosing, missing safety information on the label

The dosing instructions on the label suggest users can have one or more drops per day.
Recall issued on lot of Linessa 21 birth control pills

Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals should check Linessa 21 packaging before dispensing, regardless of lot number
Gout medication shows potential for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events

“Inflammation has emerged as an important therapeutic target in patients with atherosclerosis."
Rexall and Uber Eats team up to deliver prescriptions, other products

This month some London, Ont. residents can have their prescriptions—and more—delivered directly to their door by Uber Eats.
Husband-and-wife University of Waterloo researchers identify ideal drug target areas on COVID-19 molecule

Led by a husband-and-wife duo–one a pharmacy professor and the other a chemistry professor–the research team has now set its sights on finding existing drugs to treat COVID-19 and other SARS coronaviruses.
Pharmacists play critical role in de-stigmatizing urinary incontinence

When pharmacists sense patients have an incontinence issue, it presents an opportunity for discussion. The starting point: reassuring patients they are not alone.
2021 is a particularly tough allergy season

Two Neutrogena spray on sunscreens recalled over concerns about benzene levels

Aspirin and other common anti-inflammatory drugs could help prevent COVID-19 deaths, says pharmacy researcher

To boost or not to boost? Pfizer to discuss COVID 19 vaccine booster with U.S. officials

Liquid vitamin D product recalled for incorrect dosing, missing safety information on the label

Recall issued on lot of Linessa 21 birth control pills

Gout medication shows potential for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events

Rexall and Uber Eats team up to deliver prescriptions, other products

Husband-and-wife University of Waterloo researchers identify ideal drug target areas on COVID-19 molecule

Pharmacists play critical role in de-stigmatizing urinary incontinence

2021 is a particularly tough allergy season