Patient Lifestyle

Opinion: Canada’s misguided changes to drug regulation could fast-track unproven medications and divert funds from other health needs
The Canadian government is proposing a new ‘Agile Licensing’ framework to expedite pre-market regulation of pharmaceuticals.
Doctors share some of their prescriptions that don’t come in a bottle
Some prescriptions go beyond pharmacology. We asked doctors how they advise patients when pills aren't all that's involved.

Morning after pill vending machines gain popularity on college campuses post Roe

Need Plan B? Tap your credit card and enter B6.
Three tick-borne diseases added to the reportable disease list in Ontario

Anaplasmosis, babesiosis and Powassan virus are now classified as 'Diseases of Public Health Significance' and have been added to the reportable disease list in Ontario.
‘A life saving tool’: More people carrying naloxone to help strangers on the street

Kym Porter has been carrying a naloxone kit in her purse since her son died of an overdose more than six years ago.
Australia is the first country to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelic

Beginning Saturday, Australian physicians can prescribe doses of MDMA, also known as ecstasy, for PTSD.
Safe haven: Sarah Kozusko provides a bridge to vital healthcare for the most vulnerable

'We have no front-shop, so it’s all about clinical services. Our motto is that we are a safe space and whoever you are, you are safe here.'
The top three things to remember when prescribing

Regular medication checks and patient education can optimize prescribing practices.
Meet . . . Sherif Guorgui

We asked the co-CEO, OnPharm-United and President, FIP—Community Pharmacy Section about everything from his favourite foods and his favourite career moments.
Prescriptions for financial challenges doctors may face throughout their lifetimes

Are life’s challenges threatening your financial health? Physician, prescribe this to yourself.

Opinion: Canada’s misguided changes to drug regulation could fast-track unproven medications and divert funds from other health needs

Doctors share some of their prescriptions that don’t come in a bottle

Morning after pill vending machines gain popularity on college campuses post Roe

Three tick-borne diseases added to the reportable disease list in Ontario

‘A life saving tool’: More people carrying naloxone to help strangers on the street

Australia is the first country to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelic

Safe haven: Sarah Kozusko provides a bridge to vital healthcare for the most vulnerable

The top three things to remember when prescribing

Meet . . . Sherif Guorgui

Prescriptions for financial challenges doctors may face throughout their lifetimes