Medication Management

Dutch study shows women with T2D less likely to be prescribed needed meds.

Cold weather aggravates eczema symptoms for one young patient at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic.

As a single mother, broke and struggling after an abusive relationship, the decision to go to College to become a pharmacy technician was not the easiest path. But for me, it opened up a bright new future.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week sent a health alert to doctors, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.

The Provincial Prescription Renewal Support Service (PPRSS) is for patients who don’t have a primary care provider and need prescriptions renewed. 

Dr. Robert Dickson questions whether the extensive hardware in a patient's leg is reducing circulation and contributing to infection.

After the change, set to take place next month, pharmacists will only need to check the CPSM registered members list to confirm two pieces of information.

Led by complaints director Dr. Dawn Hartfield—whose medical career includes leadership roles in safety and quality improvement—the process overhaul at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has significantly cut wait times between complaint and hearing.