Patient Compliance

Taiwanese study says there is an increased risk, but findings may be overstated.

ISMP seeking feedback from pharmacy technicians and others.

In reading about one of the worst contaminated drug crises in U.S. history, I'm reminded why I appreciate our pharmacy regulators.

Quebec pharmacy owner Sarah Saudrais Janecek also admitted she gave non-pharmacist associates access to her prescription and clinical services software, and stored certain prescription documents outside her pharmacy.

The new service, set to launch on Feb. 1, will start with about 5,000 residents aged 16 and older. An app with more features is currently in development.

The province’s plan to expand the number of facilities offering services like cataract surgeries and MRIs, as well as adding hip and knee replacement surgeries, has raised the ire of some health advocates who worry it is a stepping stone to privatization.

As a medical student, I always admired my classmates’ ability to create clinical vignettes that succinctly captured the essence of a patient’s condition. 

The site offers what the company calls an ‘end-to-end experience,’ including connecting users with prescribers and offering delivery through a digital pharmacy.