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- 5/16/2018
N.L. close to announcing funding plan on abortion pill, health minister says
Newfoundland and Labrador—the only province that does not provide at least partial coverage of the abortion pill—is under renewed pressure to do so - 5/16/2018
New Canadian guideline for deprescribing benzodiazepines, zopiclone and zolpidem
Provides guidance on when and how to safely taper and stop benzodiazepine receptor agonists being used for insomnia - 5/16/2018
One in four Canadian seniors prescribed 10 or more drugs: CIHI
In 2016, about 1.6 million seniors (representing approximately 1 in 4 Canadians age 65 and older) were prescribed 10 or more drug classes, according to a new report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) that looks broadly at drug use among Canadian seniors. - 5/15/2018
After 30 years of service, Cold Lake pharmacy employee with Down's syndrome retires
Pharmacist Bob Mattice always paid Lynn himself without any government funding - 5/15/2018
Pedal power: student bikes his way towards raising awareness around diabetes and pharmacy
When it comes to promoting an active lifestyle and raising diabetes awareness, Boris Trinajstic is walking the talk, or more specifically biking it. The third-year pharmacy student from the University of British Columbia has committed to a five-month personal fundraising campaign that has already raised $2,000. - 5/15/2018
Canadian doctor recovering after being shot during Gaza protest
The doctor said he and other medical staff were wearing high visibility uniforms to identify themselves