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Diabetes Canada pushes for provincial governments to fund continuous glucose monitoring devices
New technologies like continuous glucose monitoring are one way to keep diabetes patients from needing to be physically present with their physicians to manage their health, said Dr. Jeremy Gilbert, an endocrinologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.
FMF to be 'pharma free by the end of 2024': CFPC
A recently released report from the College of Family Physicians of Canada says the CFPC board, at its January meeting, ruled that the organization's Family Medicine Forum conference is to be "pharma free by the end of 2024." As well, the September report—"Management of Relationships with the Health Care/ Pharmaceutical Industry"—also said the board decided "that cannabis, homeopathic, and naturopathic exhibitors (will) be eliminated from the FMF exhibit hall by FMF 2021."

Anger, frustration and accusations mar flu shot season

Ontario Premier Doug Ford touched a nerve this week when he publicly blamed pharmacies for not having enough vaccine to meet unprecedented demand for flu shots. Pharmacists are passing the blame right back.
Quebec to begin training pharmacy technicians

Quebec is planning to join the rest of its provincial counterparts in regulating pharmacy technicians, beginning by offering technician accreditation programs at several Colleges in the province.
OMA assures doctors privacy will be upheld in StatsCanada project

The purpose of the data gathering is to strengthen the associations bargaining position in relativity discussions with the provincial government, the OMA said.
Resident match interviews to remain virtual in 2022
Canadian Association of Physician Assistants calls on B.C. to allow PAs to work

The association noted Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia have integrated PAs into their health system, as well as those operating within the Canadian Armed Forces. Despite the keen need for trained health professional, especially given the pandemic, PAs aren't allowed to work in B.C.
Pharmacists advocating for permanency of CDSA exemption

Since the pandemic struck last March, pharmacists have faced a multitude of challenges as they strive to maintain continuity of care. One change meant to help pharmacists better manage patients’ drug therapy is the federal government’s decision to issue a short-term subsection 56(1) exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). And pharmacists are pushing hard to make the exemption permanent.
Industry professionals pay tribute to techs on #RxTechDay

Twitter lit up with tributes to pharmacy technicians from around the world as pharmacy and other healthcare professionals celebrated Pharmacy Technician Day on October 20.
Leading in Saskatchewan: a conversation with George Furneaux

"If you want to see a change in your profession, get involved," says current Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan chair George Furneaux

Diabetes Canada pushes for provincial governments to fund continuous glucose monitoring devices

FMF to be 'pharma free by the end of 2024': CFPC

Anger, frustration and accusations mar flu shot season

Quebec to begin training pharmacy technicians

OMA assures doctors privacy will be upheld in StatsCanada project

Resident match interviews to remain virtual in 2022

Canadian Association of Physician Assistants calls on B.C. to allow PAs to work

Pharmacists advocating for permanency of CDSA exemption

Industry professionals pay tribute to techs on #RxTechDay

Leading in Saskatchewan: a conversation with George Furneaux