Medication Management

Fee face-off: how much do pharmacies get paid across the country?

The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy released new information about the fees for flu shots and prescription renewals across the country in 2022.
No more needles? A daily pill may work as well as Wegovy shots to treat obesity

What if treating obesity could be as easy as popping an effective pill?
Carole Goodine named Pharmacist of the Year

A passionate pharmacist and avid researcher, Goodine has devoted her career to simplifying medication management for patients and helping seniors manage their medications.
Alcohol reduces rheumatoid arthritis symptoms

Study finds drinkers with arthritis fare better than non-drinkers when it comes to health-related quality of life.
Does media reporting influence prescribing patterns?

Oral minoxidil scripts surged after New York Times story. But are situations like this one-offs or is there more to it?
What's the best approach to pulmonary embolism? New study points to three letters: CDT

A network meta-analysis of 44 studies involved more than 20,000 patients compared catheter-driven thrombolysis against systemic thrombolysis and anticoagulation.
Five clinical pearls: How to counsel patients about long-acting reversible contraception

Focus on your patient's needs and find the best fit for them.
Another pharmacy robbed at gunpoint

Police said two armed men entered the pharmacy in Waterloo, Ont., demanded merchandise and fled.

‘Notable changes’: ACP wants feedback on newly drafted update to its Standards of Practice