Public Health

Risks from COVID-19 are high in this group, yet vaccine hesitancy is common.

Strong relationships with patients often make pharmacists first line of access when questions or issues arise

The amendments were requested by the Ontario government, which is seeking ways to ease the burden upon the healthcare workforce as part of the provincial re-opening strategy announced on October 25.

Pharmacists, techs and students employed in pharmacies must be vaccinated by October 26.

Includes immunocompromised, travellers and healthcare workers.

Health Canada has issued a recall for two lots of Novo-Gesic Forte Acetaminophen tablets.

Pharmacists, physicians facing more harassment from anti-vaccine protesters and hostile patients.