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- 4/10/2013
As pharmacists hold rallies, RxA and Alberta government tell different stories
Hundreds chant "Patient Care First!" outside Alberta Legislature as part of pharmacist rally across Alberta to protest sudden generic pricing cuts. - 4/10/2013
Brain ‘awry’ in fibromyalgia
Scans help explain why these patients don’t respond well to opioids - 4/10/2013
Months after arrest, N.S. doctor charged in alleged pot ring
A Nova Scotia physician has been charged in a massive marijuana bust, four months after he was arrested in the investigation. - 4/10/2013
OHA gives CBC an F for program on hospital rankings
TORONTO | The CBC program The Fifth Estate has ranked the performance of Canadian hospitals on a scale from A to D, but the Ontario Hospital Association says the program should get an F for its efforts. - 4/9/2013
Thiessen to head review of cancer drug supply
Review highlights complexity of pharmaceutical out-sourcing system. - 4/9/2013
One-on-one: Alberta health minister 'confident' about reaching doctor deal
EDMONTON | Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne expressed confidence this week that ongoing fee talks with the Alberta Medical Association could soon reach a conclusion. - 4/9/2013
Newfoundland economist says independent pharmacies in trouble
The writing is on the wall for independents, reknowned economist says. - 4/9/2013
CBC publishes ranking of hospital performance across Canada
TORONTO | The CBC program The Fifth Estate has published a ranking of the performance of 239 Canadian hospitals as well as grades for individual performance measures on more than 600 hospitals. - 4/8/2013
Alberta pharmacists: why spend $400,000 on ads about drug savings?
The Alberta Pharmacists’ Association and grassroots Alberta pharmacists are questioning why the Alberta government has invested in a province-wide radio and print ad campaign to tell Albertans that “Lower prescription costs are good medicine for you, your family and for Alberta.” - 4/8/2013
Nominations sought for Prime Minister's volunteer awards
OTTAWA | Do you know an individual volunteer, a group, a business or not-for-profit organization that deserves recognition for volunteer work in your community?