OTC

Vet loses battle against animal meds monopolies

Doc’s fight to allow pharmacists to acquire and dispense veterinary medicines ends in a suspension and costs him more than a quarter of a million dolllars.
Haleon Health trailer brings healthcare, over the counter products to those in need

The trailer is packed with free over-the-counter drugs and food, and often includes a health professional.
This is your brain on belief: How you feel about a drug may influence its effects on your brain

Participants’ beliefs about the strength of nicotine they consumed influenced their brain activity, the study showed.
Shoppers Drug Mart mid-way through mission to donate 40 million period care products

Shoppers Drug Mart highlighted its progress on Menstrual Hygiene Day.
A Newfoundland-grown berry could be the new superfood

New research shows sea buckthorn berries grown in Newfoundland are rich in polyphenols.
Walgreens reportedly contacting potential buyers for Boots U.K. pharmacy chain

According to a report, Walgreens is reportedly working with advisers to conduct preliminary discussions with prospective bidders for the unit, worth about US$8.78 billion.
How techs can help mitigate climate change

Pressurized metered-dose inhalers are a major culprit of medication-related emissions.
NEW PRODUCT: SnapSlide Child-Resistant Rx Caps

SnapSlide has developed a line of accessible child-resistant caps that people can open with one hand.

NAPRA removes ephedrine and pseudoephedrine from National Drug Schedules