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NAPRA removes ephedrine and pseudoephedrine from National Drug Schedules
The move means that the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities has now removed all products with Natural Product Number or Drug Identification Number-Homeopathic Medicine from the National Drug Schedules.
Canada Health Infoway considering charging pharmacies for PrescribeIT
The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada released a statement against only charging pharmacies for the tool, arguing that other healthcare stakeholders who benefit should pay as well.

Specialty medications: the AQPP requests class action suit against some of its members

In its appeal, the AQPP denounces an ‘opaque ecosystem for the distribution of specialty drugs’ which would harm the financial health of community pharmacies and patient safety.
Conservatives oppose Liberal tax changes that include adjustment to capital gains tax

‘During a healthcare shortage, (the prime minister) wants to tax away our doctors,’ says Poilievre.
PAS conference a draw for pharmacy technicians

With techs now invited to become association members, they receive conference discounts.
Deadline nears to apply for Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship

Annual scholarship to encourage and support Indigenous youth interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy.
OCP releases statement around Sivajanan Sivapalan conflict-of-interest investigation

The investigation became public knowledge earlier this month when it was reported in an article from the Globe and Mail, which also said it had asked Sivapalan if he would resign from its board.
Pay doctors more using capital-gains windfall, Freeland tells provinces

Provinces to get additional $11.6 billion from tax change.
‘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.
Ontario college to start regulating physician assistants

PSWs also get new oversight body in the province.

NAPRA removes ephedrine and pseudoephedrine from National Drug Schedules

Canada Health Infoway considering charging pharmacies for PrescribeIT

Specialty medications: the AQPP requests class action suit against some of its members

Conservatives oppose Liberal tax changes that include adjustment to capital gains tax

PAS conference a draw for pharmacy technicians

Deadline nears to apply for Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship

OCP releases statement around Sivajanan Sivapalan conflict-of-interest investigation

Pay doctors more using capital-gains windfall, Freeland tells provinces

‘Think Health, Think Pharmacy’ FIP campaign promotes pharmacists’ role in healthcare

Ontario college to start regulating physician assistants