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- 10/28/2008
IPO speaking out
Independent pharmacists, struggling to survive since Ontario introduced a series of major changes to the drug system, want patients to go to bat for them with the government. - 10/23/2008
CMA to launch fact-finding mission on European health-care reform
Dr. Robert Ouellet, president of the CMA, today announced the CMA's intention to begin an international fact-finding mission examining ideas for health care reform and renewal in several European countries. - 10/23/2008
Fosavance 70/5600: new tablet with more vitamin D
Merck Frosst is introducing a new strength of Fosavance (alendronate sodium/cholecalciferol) that contains a higher amount of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). - 10/22/2008
Study takes a stab at vaccinations
Researchers at public health agencies for Quebec City and the province, and at Université Laval's pharmacy faculty are examining vaccination services in community pharmacies. - 10/22/2008
Voltaren Emulgel: nonprescription topical NSAID
Novartis Consumer Healthcare is introducing the first nonprescription topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to be marketed in Canada. - 10/21/2008
Are hair products safe during pregnancy?
Pregnant women, particularly those exposed through their occupation, may inquire about the safety of exposure to hair products while pregnant. - 10/21/2008
Health Canada takes action on bisphenol A
Health Canada is drafting legislation to prohibit the importation, sale and advertising of polycarbonate baby bottles that contain bisphenol A. - 10/16/2008
Oral health: important to overall health
A new section of the Veterans Affairs Canada website reinforces the importance of maintaining good oral health in order to optimize overall health in seniors. - 10/15/2008
Codeine-breastfeeding safety information
Health Canada is advising consumers and healthcare professionals about the rare, but potentially serious risk to infants when women take codeine-containing products while breastfeeding. - 10/9/2008
Canadian Health Consumer Index rates each province's healthcare system
Ontario came in first in the Frontier Centre for Public Policy's first annual Canada Health Consumer Index which was released today.