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Begin with the end in mind: Authors of new exit planning guide say many pharmacists wait until it's too late
Mike Jaczko and Max Beairsto's new book, The Pharmacists’ Guide to Selling Their Business: An Essential Exit Planning Resource for Canadian Independent Pharmacy Owners, is a comprehensive how-to on exit strategy development for pharmacists.
Federal government scaled down drug-pricing reforms to keep pharmaceutical industry robust: Health Minister
The new regulations, which govern the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, will lower pharmaceutical industry profits by $2.9 billion over a decade, rather than the $8.8 billion anticipated previously.

Mixing with unvaccinated increases COVID-19 risk for vaccinated people: study

Co-author Dr. David Fisman, of the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana school of public health, said the message of the study is that the choice to get vaccinated can't be thought of as merely personal.
No trash-talking please: Suspended pharmacist disparaged pharmacy students he was supposed to mentor

Salvatore Forcucci was also found guilty by the Ontario College of Pharmacists of misconduct related to medication dispensing.
Pharmacare, tax freeze and healthcare spending feature in Ontario NDP platform

NDP Leader Andrea Horwath released the platform today, saying it is taking practical steps to make life more affordable.
WHO: 1 child has died in mystery liver disease outbreak

The U.N. health agency said late Saturday that it has so far received reports of at least 169 cases of "acute hepatitis of unknown origin'' from a dozen countries.
The (medical) funny pages: Coffee and vasectomies

Laughter is the best medicine, so send us your favourite doc-related jokes!
What are Canadians willing to trade for their healthcare data?

A new survey by Accenture gives the down-low on Canadians' views on healthcare post-pandemic. Note: if you're an AI, keep your recommendations to scheduling and admin because Canadians don't want you chiming in on their diagnosis.
Alberta increases funding for more cataract surgeries in private facilities

Health Minister Jason Copping said the province will fund 35,000 of the eye surgeries, an increase from 28,000.
Alberta rolls out new protocol for patient complaints

Access to patient records will be limited to what's relevant to the complaint, according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.