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- 9/5/2012
OMA, Ontario government to restart formal negotiations
The Ontario government and the Ontario Medical Association are going to the formal—together. After months of contentious negotiations and accusations volleyed from both camps, they announced late Wednesday night that they have agreed to restart formal negotiations for a new Physician Services Agreement. - 9/5/2012
P.E.I. approves tentative agreement
While government approves tentative Pharmacy Services Agreement, payment for new pharmacy services still being worked out. - 9/5/2012
The shareholder agreement
Contract between pharmacy co-owners puts mechanisms in place to deal with important issues with a view to avoiding problems in the future. - 9/5/2012
Tiotropium for asthma—promising treatment, but caution required
The addition of tiotropium significantly increased the time to the first severe asthma exacerbation and provided modest sustained bronchodilation compared to placebo. - 9/5/2012
Centralized Rx network reduces inappropriate opioid, benzodiazepine use
B.C. study examines prescription records from 1993 to 1997 for residents who were elderly or receiving social assistance. - 9/5/2012
Newfoundland pharmacists face drug charges
Two men face charges of drug trafficking, defrauding provincial prescription drug plan. - 9/5/2012
Spirit of support
Through Infoway's Clinician Peer Support Network, pharmacists, other healthcare providers help each other incorporate health IT into daily practice. - 9/5/2012
Shoppers kicking off 50th anniversary celebration
Pharmacy chain marks the occasion with In-store and online activities, including free makeovers, limited-edition cosmetics and a nationwide contest with more than $500,000 in prizes.