International Business

CPhA appoints new CEO

The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) has announced the appointment of Perry Eisenschmid as the new CEO effective June 17, 2013.
New drug approvals slower in Canada than Europe, U.S.: Fraser Institute

CALGARY | It takes Health Canada nearly a year to grant marketing approval to prescription drugs while new medicines are often approved faster in Europe and the United States, according to a report from the Fraser Institute, an independent public policy think-tank.
Canada and Australia join forces to tackle mental health issues

When it comes to addressing mental health issues, two heads are better than one. Or in this case, so are two countries. Canada and Australia have recently joined forces to share knowledge and best practices around mental health research, programs and other initiatives.
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‘Colour Outside the Lines’ to drive change in Canadian healthcare

Leading health organizations collaborate to support reverse innovation challenge
UAE pressured on malpractice laws
From Romania with love

Pharmaceutical sector's investment in Canada chronically underreported: KPMG