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Diabetes medication in shortage after TikTok trend promotes it as a weight-loss drug
The medication, Ozempic, is approved in Australia for adults with Type 2 diabetes and high BMIs. But users on TikTok without the disease are using it to lose weight, sharing their stories with the hashtags #ozempicjourney and #ozempicchallenge—and now the country is facing shortages.
EnsembleIQ strengthens North American retail leadership, appoints business and consumer solutions innovator, Sandra Parente, senior vice-president, grocery and convenience Canada
EnsembleIQ is the parent company that runs the Medical Post and Pharmacy Practice + Business.

Speed it up! There's a platform linking primary care docs to specialists—and it's really working

A study of Ontario’s eConsult service found specialists provided an initial response within two days on average. In just over half the cases, the primary care practitioner originally considered a referral but did not go ahead with it.
Innovative Medicines Canada appoints new chair of board of directors

Alok Kanti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bayer Canada, will be the new chair for the organization, which represents Canada’s pharmaceutical industry.
An honest mistake with distressing consequences: Pharmacist gives contraceptive to patient trying to have a baby

While he was not looking to make excuses for his error, Kelvin Brière told the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec that he had been negatively affected by the pandemic, busier road traffic and the mood of patients, who could be difficult at times.
B.C. starts Burnaby Hospital upgrade as rural hospitals face weekend ward closures

British Columbia's hospital system is "teetering'' and in need of more federal funding, Premier John Horgan said, as he addressed recent temporary ward closures at hospitals in rural communities.
Canada announces decriminalization plan for drug users in B.C.

The three-year exemption effective Jan. 31 will apply to drug users 18 and over and include opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA, also known as ecstasy.
Quebec to use HPV test to screen for cervical cancer, replacing Pap test

The Health Department says the province will systematically offer HPV testing for cervical cancer screening to all women aged 25 to 65, every five years.
London Drugs defends selling cigarettes in B.C. pharmacies

"Providing anti-smoking messages and assistance at the point of purchase and access to professional counselling immediately at the point of purchase, is the only way we can help our customers reduce tobacco use," says chief operating officer Clint Mahlman.
CareRx acquires Hogan Pharmacy Partners

CareRx has closed a multi-million dollar deal to acquire Hogan Pharmacy Partners, an Ontario long-term care pharmacy.

Diabetes medication in shortage after TikTok trend promotes it as a weight-loss drug

EnsembleIQ strengthens North American retail leadership, appoints business and consumer solutions innovator, Sandra Parente, senior vice-president, grocery and convenience Canada

Speed it up! There's a platform linking primary care docs to specialists—and it's really working

Innovative Medicines Canada appoints new chair of board of directors

An honest mistake with distressing consequences: Pharmacist gives contraceptive to patient trying to have a baby

B.C. starts Burnaby Hospital upgrade as rural hospitals face weekend ward closures

Canada announces decriminalization plan for drug users in B.C.

Quebec to use HPV test to screen for cervical cancer, replacing Pap test

London Drugs defends selling cigarettes in B.C. pharmacies

CareRx acquires Hogan Pharmacy Partners

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