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- 7/10/2013
Baby boomers looking to right public health care, not drain it
Should we baby boomers be feeling guilty now that everyone else seems to have finally clued into the developed world’s worst-kept secret: there are lots of us, we didn’t have enough children of our own to replenish the taxpayer base, and we didn’t contribute enough in taxes to cover our future health needs as increasingly frail citizens. - 7/10/2013
Shoppers Drug Mart founder awarded Pillar of Pharmacy
Murray Koffler, the pharmacist who founded Shoppers Drug Mart more than fifty years ago, has been selected to receive the prestigious Pillar of Pharmacy award by the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy (CFP). - 7/10/2013
OPA launches MedsCheck videos
Ontario pharmacists uncertain about how to conduct a MedsCheck have a new resource to help them integrate the publicly funded medication reviews into their everyday practice. - 7/10/2013
Why is the doctor the 'bad guy' when dealing with elderly drivers?
When seniors reach an age where it’s no longer safe for them to get behind the wheel, doctors must sometimes be the bearer of bad news. - 7/10/2013
Video: Former owner of several pharmacies accused of sexually abusing boys
Some of the alleged victims were his employees. - 7/9/2013
Pharmacist-in-training student award recipients
The future is already here: Preparing pharmacists-in-training for a technology-enabled practice. - 7/9/2013
Guidelines for prevention of acute antineoplastic-induced nausea and vomiting in children
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario spearheads development of guidelines for the prevention of acute antineoplastic-induced nausea and vomiting in children. - 7/9/2013
Pharmacist-owners affected by train tragedy set up emergency pharmacy
Local pharmacies co-operate to ensure local residents have access to needed medications.