Medication Management

'I'm surprised it hasn't done it': OCP could be doing these three things right now to address corporate pressures in pharmacy: lawyer
Health and regulatory lawyer Aly Háji, a former pharmacist and Ontario College of Pharmacists prosecutor, says a registrar's investigation into the pharmacists among Shoppers' top corporate ranks would be a good place to start.
Advanced bladder cancer: conjugated antibodies as a new weapon
Could this treatment really relegate chemo to the background?

Donepezil not associated with increased risk of proarrhythmic cardiac events

Researchers say the finding could also help ease administrative burden for those prescribing this common medication for dementia.
The importance of holistic recommendations as part of a patient’s treatment approach

Although treatments can often seem standard and straightforward, the more we know about the patient, the better our chance of helping them to achieve successful outcomes.
Diagnosing psoriatic arthritis: the sooner the better

Timing is everything when it comes to avoiding needless pain for these patients.
No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say

In January, the U.S. FDA said a preliminary review showed no evidence of such a link, though the agency said it could not rule out that ‘a small risk may exist.’
Three moves the OCP is making around preferred provider networks

The Ontario College of Pharmacists has announced it will take steps to address preferred provider networks—including exploring stronger regulatory responses.
Diltiazem increases bleeding risk in older adults receiving apixaban or rivaroxaban

Diltiazem used for ventricular rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation inhibits apixaban and rivaroxaban elimination, possibly causing overanticoagulation.
Proposed class-action suit against Shoppers and Loblaw claims terminated owners were berated and ‘perp walked’ out of their stores

Filed by pharmacist Sivajanan Sivapalan, the lawsuit alleges Shoppers made ‘frivolous and vexatious’ complaints to the Ontario College of Pharmacists about associate-owners after ending their franchise agreements.
How to become a pharmacy leader

In the first part of a new series on Leadership, Kristen Watt describes the indirect path she took to become a well-known face and voice in pharmacy.

'I'm surprised it hasn't done it': OCP could be doing these three things right now to address corporate pressures in pharmacy: lawyer

Advanced bladder cancer: conjugated antibodies as a new weapon

Donepezil not associated with increased risk of proarrhythmic cardiac events

The importance of holistic recommendations as part of a patient’s treatment approach

Diagnosing psoriatic arthritis: the sooner the better

No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say

Three moves the OCP is making around preferred provider networks

Diltiazem increases bleeding risk in older adults receiving apixaban or rivaroxaban

Proposed class-action suit against Shoppers and Loblaw claims terminated owners were berated and ‘perp walked’ out of their stores

How to become a pharmacy leader