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Unbelievable and 'nonsensical': Criminal court finds doctor guilty of sexually assaulting five patients
The court found Manitoba physician Dr. Arcel Bissonnette's testimony 'contrived' and portions of it 'fabricated.'
Lawyer for pharma company argues against single trial in B.C. opioid damages case
Gordon McKee, a lawyer for Janssen Inc. and Johnson & Johnson, told the B.C. Supreme Court that certifying Canadian governments as a class in their pursuit of damages against opioid makers isn’t manageable or preferable compared with separate trials.

Are you a regular on X, FB or IG? Make sure you know this

Think that disclaimer—the one that says your views are your own—will protect you from a college complaint? Think again, writes the Alberta College of Pharmacy, which recently updated its advice for pharmacy professionals on social media.
And how did your pharmacist do today? Nova Scotia seeks public opinion on pharmacy care

A survey launched by the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists on Nov. 29 is part of a bigger project to establish minimum staffing levels in community pharmacies.
Study finds lower healthcare costs among Ontario patients who had female surgeons

The study involved more than one million adult patients who had 25 common elective and emergency surgeries between 2007 and 2019.
Inject this, but not that: NL updates rules to allow general injecting for pharm techs while banning cosmetic procedures

For Newfoundland and Labrador pharmacists who weren't sure if they could inject Botox or fillers for cosmetic purposes, the province's revised standards deliver the answer.
26% of diabetics dispose of sharps incorrectly, making take-back programs essential

Participating pharmacists distribute free, eco-friendly sharps containers, and take them back when they're full.
Celebrating a Pillar of Pharmacy

Former employers, colleagues and students recently gathered to recount inspiring stories about one of pharmacy's biggest patient safety advocates.
Life expectancy for Canadians fell in 2022 for third year in a row, says StatCan

The report shows the rate of COVID-19 deaths in Atlantic Canada was more than seven times higher last year compared with the year before.
POLL: How does your pharmacy deal with aggressive behaviour from patients?

Do you have specific strategies in place to handle poor patient behaviour?

Unbelievable and 'nonsensical': Criminal court finds doctor guilty of sexually assaulting five patients

Lawyer for pharma company argues against single trial in B.C. opioid damages case

Are you a regular on X, FB or IG? Make sure you know this

And how did your pharmacist do today? Nova Scotia seeks public opinion on pharmacy care

Study finds lower healthcare costs among Ontario patients who had female surgeons

Inject this, but not that: NL updates rules to allow general injecting for pharm techs while banning cosmetic procedures

26% of diabetics dispose of sharps incorrectly, making take-back programs essential

Celebrating a Pillar of Pharmacy

Life expectancy for Canadians fell in 2022 for third year in a row, says StatCan

POLL: How does your pharmacy deal with aggressive behaviour from patients?

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