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- 6/9/2024
3 generic drugs recalled: Health Canada
Three generic medications were recalled after ‘serious concerns’ were raised about data from the company that did their bioequivalence testing. - 6/9/2024
‘Think Health, Think Pharmacy’ FIP campaign promotes pharmacists’ role in healthcare
‘We need policymakers to think universal pharmacy coverage when they think about universal health coverage,’ The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) said. - 6/6/2024
Language matters in preventing suicide
Our society needs to talk more about suicide, especially suicide prevention, but we need to do it in such a way that we don’t unintentionally make matters worse. - 6/6/2024
Oral retinoids can harm unborn babies. But many women taking them for acne may not be using contraception
While oral retinoids are very effective, they can have harmful effects if taken during pregnancy. - 6/5/2024
A pill for HIV stigma? Casey House hospital creates ‘Stigmavir’ for healthcare providers
A Toronto hospital has created Stigmavir, a made-up medication for HIV stigma, complete with a pitch-perfect drug ad that is ‘proven to reduce mild to severe HIV stigma in healthcare professionals.’ - 6/3/2024
‘A personal assistant for every pharmacist’: Asepha’s AI for pharmacies
‘The goal is to allow pharmacists to perform 100% patient-facing care,’ says Asepha co-founder Eunice Wu. - 6/3/2024
NAPRA’s Diagnostic Tool and Learning Modules now available to all pharmacists
NAPRA's Diagnostic Tool and Learning Modules was originally created for international pharmacy graduates but is now available to all pharmacists and pharmacy students, including those educated in Canada. - 6/2/2024
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy first to offer drug checking in B.C. Interior
People who want to use the service come in and give a sample of their drugs to staff. They put it in a machine that can usually show the main components of the drug and the potential risks in minutes. - 5/30/2024
A promising new study could lead to a reduction in symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Our team discovered that changes in the morphology of motor neurons in the brain occur early in the disease process. This happens even before any changes in motor function have been seen. - 5/30/2024
Haleon Health trailer brings healthcare, over the counter products to those in need
The trailer is packed with free over-the-counter drugs and food, and often includes a health professional.