Medication Management

Can't care for kin: Alberta doc hit with suspension and costs for treating family members
Dr. Nirupa Srikisson also admitted to three charges involving improper access to the medical records of patients who were not in her care, according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
Dos and don'ts for compounding kids' pain relievers offered to Saskatchewan pharmacists
The Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals has posted a reminder of the rules for pharmacies that are compounding children’s pain medication.

Aspirin may benefit people with elevated lipoprotein-a (Lp(a))

Recognized as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, there are no approved therapies.
Tailor antimicrobials to patients’ clinical presentation and risk factors in cases of sepsis

Article from Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists highlights sepsis guideline updates that impact pharmacists.
More than prescribed: 10-year restriction and $13K liability for giving patient excessive opioids

Winnipeg pharmacist owner Robert Nieman also allowed a pharmacist restricted from ordering controlled drugs to make purchases using his credentials, said the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba.
POLL: Have you had an injury or health issue from administering vaccines?

Giving injections day-in and out within a compressed period can lead to health issues such as repetitive strain injuries. Has this been a problem for you, or is it something you’re worried about?
The burden of pruritus in psoriasis

Study looks at the characteristics of pruritus in patients with psoriasis.
Pharmacist email alerts fail to reduce co-prescribing of benzodiazepines and opioids

Study examines whether email alerts sent by pharmacists to prescribers and primary care managers reduce co-prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines.
10 ways to make repackaged APIs safer: ISMP

The Institute is offering design considerations for safer labelling of repacked APIs as well as examples to prevent potentially fatal mix-ups.
FIP releases handbooks on managing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The International Pharmaceutical Federation has released two new resources for pharmacists.

Can't care for kin: Alberta doc hit with suspension and costs for treating family members

Dos and don'ts for compounding kids' pain relievers offered to Saskatchewan pharmacists

Aspirin may benefit people with elevated lipoprotein-a (Lp(a))

Tailor antimicrobials to patients’ clinical presentation and risk factors in cases of sepsis

More than prescribed: 10-year restriction and $13K liability for giving patient excessive opioids

POLL: Have you had an injury or health issue from administering vaccines?

The burden of pruritus in psoriasis

Pharmacist email alerts fail to reduce co-prescribing of benzodiazepines and opioids

10 ways to make repackaged APIs safer: ISMP

FIP releases handbooks on managing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease