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- 12/18/2008
CPSO passes new first-come first-served patient policy in Ont.
OMA says policy represents a human rights ‘double jeopardy’ - 12/18/2008
Putting the brakes on smoking
- 12/18/2008
MD’s empathy may affect patient outcomes
- 12/17/2008
New pediatric indication for Reyataz
Bristol-Myers Squibb's Reyataz is now indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in children six to 18 years of age. - 12/17/2008
B.C. government and BCPhA announce drug-pricing agreement
B.C. reveals changes to pricing and reimbursement of new generics and a frequent-dispensing policy. - 12/16/2008
Phase 1 of Alberta's new Pharmaceutical Strategy introduced
Alberta Health and Wellness Minister Ron Liepert announced details of the first phase of the province's major new pharmaceutical strategy on December 8. - 12/16/2008
Stelara approved for psoriasis
Canada is the first country worldwide to approve Janssen-Ortho's Stelara for the treatment of psoriasis. - 12/16/2008
Generic drug maker suit against government reaches court
Hearings start in the generic pharmaceutical industry's legal challenge of extended market monopolies for brand name drugs in the Federal Court of Canada. - 12/11/2008
Survey: Side-effects a serious issue for CML patients
Many CML patients today are living with side effects so strong that their quality of life is greatly reduced, according to a survey by the CML Society of Canada. - 12/11/2008
U.K. to pilot pharmacist birth control prescribing
Pharmacists in London, England will receive authorization next year to supply women with the oral contraceptive pill over-the-counter-without the need for a doctor's prescription-as part of a new pilot project.