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Ontario has $4 billion more for healthcare than needed for current programs: FAO
In a special report in March, the FAO said the province was projected to be short 33,000 nurses and personal support workers by 2028.
Ruling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protect Sacklers from lawsuits
Under the plan, members of the Sackler family would give up ownership of Stamford, Connecticut-based Purdue, which would become a new company known as Knoa, with its profits being used to fight the opioid crisis.

Healthcare advocacy groups want provinces to seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement

Lawsuits by all 10 provinces, with British Columbia filing the first one in 1998, are against Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd., Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., and JTI-Macdonald Corp., as well as their foreign parent corporations.
ACP develops standards of practice for continuing competence
College of Pharmacists of B.C. commits to cultural safety for Indigenous peoples

As part of updates to its 2022/23 – 2027/28 Strategic Plan, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia has introduced a new Commitment Statement, Organizational Values and logo.
Pharmpreneur of the week Ramy El-Kholi. "Status quo and I never really got along."

The irony is I do not yet consider myself a successful entrepreneur and that’s in large part probably what continues to drive me. I don’t view entrepreneurship as some mountain-top or destination you reach, rather a continuous journey to explore, ideate, attempt, fail, rinse and repeat.
It’s time to leave the Paleo Diet in the past: Recent studies have failed to support its claims

While the Paleo Diet has many adherents, clinical research has yet to substantiate its purported health benefits.
Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada presents annual awards

The awards were announced at The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association’s Pharmacy EXPO event.
Parting thoughts from the OMA’s former CEO

Allan O’Dette reflects on his years of change with the organization, from 75-hour work weeks at the height of the pandemic, to improving relations with the Ontario government.
Toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products remain in our bodies and environments for a very, very long time

European data indicates there are about 170 PFAS ingredients for use in cosmetics and personal care products.

Ontario has $4 billion more for healthcare than needed for current programs: FAO

Ruling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protect Sacklers from lawsuits

Healthcare advocacy groups want provinces to seek anti-smoking measures in Big Tobacco settlement

ACP develops standards of practice for continuing competence

College of Pharmacists of B.C. commits to cultural safety for Indigenous peoples

Pharmpreneur of the week Ramy El-Kholi. "Status quo and I never really got along."

It’s time to leave the Paleo Diet in the past: Recent studies have failed to support its claims

Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada presents annual awards

Parting thoughts from the OMA’s former CEO

Toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products remain in our bodies and environments for a very, very long time