National Immunization Awareness WeekApril 25 to May 2, 2009 is National Immunization Awareness Week in Canada, as part of a global initiative to strengthen immunization programs. OCP ratifies dispensing machine proposalThe Ontario College of Pharmacists Council ratifies proposed amendments that could allow remote dispensing machines to operate within accredited pharmacies regulated by the College. Quick approvals trump drug safety: report Health Canada favours the rapid approval of new drugs at the expense of the post-marketing pharmaco-surveillance system, says a report. Southlake, York U to partner on research "Incubator" to support biomedical, health science NCPA Launches prescription disposal program To mark Earth Day (April 22), the National Community Pharmacists Association has launched its new Prescription Disposal Program. Manitoba expands ambulance fleet $5 million to be spent on new vehicles Drug spending estimated at $30b in 2008 Almost $900 per Canadian, CIHI figures show Nose bidet flushes out sinus problems FINANCE: Behind every loss is a potential tax deduction CARDIOLOGY: Antiplatelet combo a new stroke prevention option in atrial fibrillation Clopidogrel plus ASA provides effective alternative when patients aren't candidates for warfarin First Previous 2344 2345 2346 2347 2348 Next Last