Don’t judge a cancer drug by its price: more costly doesn’t necessarily more effective Canada could be overpaying hundreds of millions, expert suggests. Ontario College of Pharmacists debates making time-delayed safes mandatoryThe Ontario College of Pharmacists will discuss whether using time-delayed safes should become mandatory for pharmacists in a December 12 meeting. Ontario Pharmacists Association partners with MAPflow software for minor ailments The partnership is part of the OPA’s drive to modernize and transform how pharmacists use digital tools. Improved consolidation therapy for lung cancer New immunotherapy combinations improve clinical outcomes for non-small cell lung cancer. Systematic review confirms role of probiotic use with antibiotics Some studies suggest antibiotic disruption to the gut microbiome can last upwards of two years and can contribute to gastrointestinal problems. Pharmacist who ordered staff to sign prescriptions gets 14-month suspension and $10K in costs Shamez Kassam, who owned a pharmacy in London, Ont., also instructed staff to dispense methadone without a pharmacist present, according to the Ontario College of Pharmacists. New software suite to simplify care for specialty patients Digital solution expected to decrease burden on healthcare providers. What do we know about vitamin B12 deficiency? Certain segments of the population are at higher risk of not getting enough of this critical nutrient. FIP creates reference guide for sore throats Sore throats are the most common upper respiratory infections for which antibiotics are prescribed, when they’re not needed. Free migraine master classes offered to healthcare professionals Classes featuring experts on migraine science will be available around the world. First Previous 211 212 213 214 215 Next Last
