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- 11/22/2012
Nurse practitioners given greater prescribing authority
Nurse practitioners (NPs) will have more authority to write prescriptions for patients under new federal guidelines unveiled by Health Canada this month. - 11/21/2012
Health Canada grants nurse practitioners more prescribing authority
OTTAWA | The Canadian Nurses Association has applauded Health Canada for publishing new regulations with more prescribing authority for nurse practitioners, midwives and podiatrists. - 11/21/2012
Hold off on generic oxycodone decision: pharmacists
Amidst the many cries of disappointment following federal health minister Leona Aglukkaq’s announcement that she cannot withhold approval of a generic version of OxyContin, one small-town pharmacist holds a slightly different view. - 11/21/2012
New U.S. guidelines for managing stable ischemic heart disease
Guidelines were developed jointly by several professional organizations. - 11/21/2012
Alberta promotes primary care services through pharmacists
Alberta Health's province-wide promotional campaign informs Albertans about the new role of pharmacists. - 11/21/2012
Owners, managers ready to maximize revenue from paid services
A pharmacy business strategy event being held in Toronto on December 2 promises to provide answers, tools and practical advice to pharmacists looking for the most effective way to transition their business in order to take full advantage of the new paid services. - 11/21/2012
Health Canada broadens NPs' prescribing authority
New regulations grant NPs authority to prescribe controlled substances. - 11/21/2012
Alberta official billed taxpayers for pricey wine with CPSA
There's more drama developing in Alberta's health system, as official spending becomes a hot topic after the government imposed a new fee deal on the province's 8,250 physicians. - 11/21/2012
Dinner Tonight: Lemony Greek Soup
- 11/20/2012
Ontario town has spent $410k on doctor 'incentives' since 2008
The Ontario community of Wasaga Beach will spend $65,000 to attract a doctor to the lakeside town.