Patient Compliance

Ontario doctors question the value of MedsCheck
Some doctors feel it creates redundancies and wastes taxpayers money, but pharmacists defended the program
Canadian pharmacist groups aren't happy with pot legalization law
The bill that will effectively legalize recreational cannabis was passed last week, but it will likely have unintended side effects for medicinal cannabis if more changes aren't made

Toronto pharmacist under investigation for $60,000 in alleged false claims

A Toronto pharmacist is under investigation for allegations that she submitted “false or unsubstantiated claims” to the tune of approximately $60,000.
Antipsychotics may increase risk for premature cardiometabolic morbidity and mortality in youths

A new study show the several drugs commonly used for behavioural issues in kids increase abdominal adiposity and decrease insulin sensitivity
Amazon to buy online pharmacy PillPack

Shares of drugstore chains Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid slid after the announcement
N.S. premier defends healthcare changes, calls for a 'reimagining' of care

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil is defending his government's sweeping changes to health care in Cape Breton, saying the status quo is no longer acceptable.
B.C. pharmacist allowed to practise again after admitting to 2,400 fraudulent claims

Jin Tong Li manipulated Pharmanet claims in order for his patients receive financial benefits they were not entitled to
Apology legislation research targets the patient point of view
Many new drugs are expensive and specialized, market review finds

High-priced specialty drugs dominated the market for new drugs in 2015 and 2016, both in Canada and internationally, continuing a trend that has been evident since 2009.
Judge rejects family's request to keep daughter on life support

There is no legal definition of death in Ontario, but doctors generally operate on the principle that a person is dead if either their heart or their brain stops functioning

Ontario doctors question the value of MedsCheck

Canadian pharmacist groups aren't happy with pot legalization law

Toronto pharmacist under investigation for $60,000 in alleged false claims

Antipsychotics may increase risk for premature cardiometabolic morbidity and mortality in youths

Amazon to buy online pharmacy PillPack

N.S. premier defends healthcare changes, calls for a 'reimagining' of care

B.C. pharmacist allowed to practise again after admitting to 2,400 fraudulent claims

Apology legislation research targets the patient point of view

Many new drugs are expensive and specialized, market review finds

Judge rejects family's request to keep daughter on life support