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- 7/21/2021
Gain insights from your patients to create innovative services!
As pharmacists, we are indoctrinated to gather patient medical information such as allergies, medical conditions, lifestyle, over-the-counter medications, and other health status-related details. - 7/20/2021
South African firm to make Pfizer vaccine, first in Africa
Biovac will receive large batch ingredients for the vaccine from Europe and will blend the components, put them in vials and package them for distribution. - 7/20/2021
U.S. pharmacist in meningitis outbreak gets more prison time
Glenn Chin, former supervisory pharmacist for the New England Compounding Center, was resentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison. - 7/20/2021
Federal COVID rapid test program for small and medium companies now open for sign-up
Participating pharmacies can can charge up to $14 per kit to cover $4 distribution costs as well training and handling. - 7/19/2021
OPA pushing province to expand number of pharmacies able to give PCR tests for travellers
Those travelling abroad from Canada must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test when they return to the country, and must take a second test in Canada. - 7/19/2021
What challenges to care do cystic fibrosis patients still face in wake of new drug approval?
Families across Canada breathed a deep sigh of relief last month when Health Canada finally green-lit a new miracle drug for cystic fibrosis, but there are still more than a few hoops to jump through. - 7/19/2021
Manitoba college to rewrite rule for docs on Jewish ritual circumcision practice standard
Winnipeg’s Jewish community raised concerns that the draft standard would mean a doctor who is also a mohel would be guilty of professional misconduct if they performed the circumcision in a newborn’s home. - 7/19/2021
Virtual pharmacy PocketPills teams up with benefits provider
Members will have access to PocketPills' services through an app. - 7/19/2021
Two Neutrogena spray on sunscreens recalled over concerns about benzene levels
Health Canada says consumers should stop using these products, warning that frequent and long-term exposure to elevated levels of benzene has been linked to serious health risks including leukemia and other cancers.