Patient Compliance

Opioid makers gave $10M to U.S. advocacy groups amid epidemic

A new government report sheds light on the opioid industry's ability to shape public opinion
Appeal board asks B.C. college to revisit allegations of sexual misconduct against cardiologist

The doctor had made a comment about the patient's necklace while she was sitting topless during an exam
Medical marijuana patients say market must remain distinct from recreational

The government's proposal to impose an $1-per-gram excise tax on medical marijuana, equivalent to that of recreational weed, has left many patients fuming. One patient said the plan will drive patients to opioids or the black market.
Quebec doctor fined $27,500 for paying colleagues for referrals to private clinic

Two of the other doctors were also fined for accepting the payments
B.C. eliminates prescription deductibles for people earning under $30,000

British Columbia has announced plans to eliminate or reduce prescription-drug deductibles for low-income earners.
Rexall adds naloxone kits to its 446 stores to help prevent opioid overdoses

Rexall says there has been a 150% increase in the number of kits its pharmacists have dispensed.
Let's communicate with patients like it’s 2018
Dupixent for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adults

The drug is the first biologic therapy for eczema to be approved in Canada

New rules for use of surveillance cameras in Quebec care centres start March 7