News

CPSBC bylaw changes come in force, streamlining licensure for IMGs from U.K. and other peer jurisdictions
As of this week, physicians trained in Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Switzerland and the United Kingdom can directly apply for full licensure without having to first obtain a provincial licence.
Is AI ready to take over prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah’s automated refill program
The program allows Utah residents to skip the doctor’s office and get their prescriptions refilled online by an AI chatbot called Doctronic.

B.C. nurses to expand pickets to cover three health facilities, citing intimidation

A tentative agreement between was rejected last month by union members, with 67% voting against the deal.
B.C. indefinitely delays prescribed alternatives witness payments

Technical issue affects May claims and may slow retroactive payments dating back to June 2025.
B.C. PharmaCare raises exchange rate for prosthetic pricing

The increased exchange rate will impact prosthetic and orthotic components that are eligible for reimbursement.
Zonnic, ticks, heel pain: New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association primers tackle your pharmacy questions

Four new ‘Ask Your Pharmacist’ explainers break down what you need to know about nicotine pouches, tick bites, seasonal allergies and plantar fasciitis.
Don't forget to report prescription forgeries to police: ACP

Regulator says dozens of forgery attempts were reported to ACP in Edmonton this year, but far fewer were reported to law enforcement.
Canadians with mental illness who saw MAID as an option feel abandoned: ‘They’ve left me with nothing’

Betrayed. Dehumanized. Devastated. These are the words some Canadians use to describe how they feel about a special government committee recommending not to expand medical assistance in dying to people seeking the procedure for a mental illness.
Waterloo pharmacy students launch startup to stop costly drug waste

The new platform would help pharmacies redistribute high-cost medications before they expire, reducing waste and financial losses.
Innovator: Building trust, expanding care

How Laura Resler and her team are redefining mental health care in rural Saskatchewan.

CPSBC bylaw changes come in force, streamlining licensure for IMGs from U.K. and other peer jurisdictions

Is AI ready to take over prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah’s automated refill program

B.C. nurses to expand pickets to cover three health facilities, citing intimidation

B.C. indefinitely delays prescribed alternatives witness payments

B.C. PharmaCare raises exchange rate for prosthetic pricing

Zonnic, ticks, heel pain: New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association primers tackle your pharmacy questions

Don't forget to report prescription forgeries to police: ACP

Canadians with mental illness who saw MAID as an option feel abandoned: ‘They’ve left me with nothing’

Waterloo pharmacy students launch startup to stop costly drug waste

Innovator: Building trust, expanding care

Related Topics