Patient Compliance

A tale of two countries: Staffing shortages squeezing pharmacy here and south of the border
Pharmacy in the U.S. appears to be at a breaking point–driven to this stage in large part by the still-evolving demands from COVID-19 and also by a shortage of human resources. A similar story is unfolding in Canada.
Saskatchewan to roll out children's vaccine clinics in schools
There are 115,000 children in Saskatchewan who just became eligible.

Ontario doctor considering zero-tolerance policy says his staff are going home in tears because of verbal abuse from patients

Dr. Alan Drummond’s clinic has been open for in-person appointments throughout the entire pandemic.
EU reviewing Pfizer's COVID antiviral pill for emergency use

The European Union's drug regulator said it has started evaluating the coronavirus pill made by Pfizer Inc. to see if it might be used in emergency situations before it is officially authorized.
Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech submitted a request for approval of a child-sized dose of its mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 on Oct. 18.
AHS creates resources to help treat long COVID symptoms
Montreal doctors stunned Quebec bill would impose intense restrictions on using English in a healthcare setting

Bill 96's purpose is to affirm that French is the only official language of Quebec.
Ontario pharmacist installs panic button in wake on intimidating calls

The pharmacist, who is an active advocate for vaccination on social media, says she and her staff are getting nasty letters.
Minister Bennett says national opioid crisis plan to be informed by proposals in B.C.

B.C. has sought to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illicit drugs by seeking from Health Canada an exemption from the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Canada has thrown away at least one million COVID-19 vaccine doses: survey

The Canadian Press asked health ministries across the country to provide how many doses had to be disposed of because they had expired or for other reasons.

A tale of two countries: Staffing shortages squeezing pharmacy here and south of the border

Saskatchewan to roll out children's vaccine clinics in schools

Ontario doctor considering zero-tolerance policy says his staff are going home in tears because of verbal abuse from patients

EU reviewing Pfizer's COVID antiviral pill for emergency use

Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11

AHS creates resources to help treat long COVID symptoms

Montreal doctors stunned Quebec bill would impose intense restrictions on using English in a healthcare setting

Ontario pharmacist installs panic button in wake on intimidating calls

Minister Bennett says national opioid crisis plan to be informed by proposals in B.C.

Canada has thrown away at least one million COVID-19 vaccine doses: survey