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- 12/4/2011
McKesson shutting down NS operations
Drug distributor closing its distribution centre in Nova Scotia and consolidating operations in New Brunswick,but says the move has nothing to do with the fact Nova Scotia has lowered the cost of generic drugs, while New Brunswick has not. - 12/4/2011
Bell Canada wins philanthropic award for mental health initiative
The Association of Fundraising Professionals, based in Arlington, Va., is honouring Bell Canada as the year’s most exemplary philanthropic company. - 12/1/2011
Hands-on billionaire
- 12/1/2011
Alzheimer’s drug add-on cancels effectiveness
Another study shows concurrent use of cholinesterase inhibitor, anticholinergic medication could worsen dementia - 12/1/2011
New board named for merging Mississauga hospitals
A senior business leader has become the chair of the board of directors of the newly merged Credit Valley Hospital and Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga, Ont. - 11/30/2011
Trends & Insights 2011: Your hopes, your challenges
Pharmacists strive to close gap between ideal day and real world. - 11/30/2011
Practice Issues: Atorvastatin, grapefruit juice interaction
Study evaluates effect of daily, single 300 mL glass of grapefruit juice on plasma concentrations and lipid-lowering effects of atorvastatin in hyperlipidemic patients. - 11/30/2011
Practice Issues: Physicians on the role of pharmacists
The five most common responses from physicians on how pharmacists can have the biggest impact on patient care. - 11/30/2011
Practice Issues: Simvastatin - new dosage limitations
Review recommends limiting use of 80 mg dose of simvastatin due to an increased risk of muscle damage. - 11/30/2011
Do pharmacists lack confidence?
CFP conference explores pharmacists’ readiness—or not—to embrace expanded practice.