Pharmaceuticals

Smith told reporters Friday that an unnamed group had approached the government with the idea, and the province is now seeking Health Canada's approval.

The company stopped using the facility in 2024, consolidating operations following its acquisition of VIVO Cannabis Inc.

Novo Nordisk Canada has also warned that compounded semaglutide may expose patients to health risks.

University of Waterloo researchers develop a liposome-based drug delivery platform that releases the drug in response to a toxin.

Canadian company Sandoz is set to launch the very first generic semaglutide in 2026, making this costly treatment more accessible, possibly raising other issues.

Acute and chronic treatments go beyond health conditions. They also apply to many of the activities throughout life. People who bring an acute mentality to their physical fitness will likely not experience the same results as those who bring a chronic mindset to the same situation. How does this relate to pharmacy practice? A prime example is in the area of medication adherence.

How long have physicians been pushing remedies for asymptomatic disease?

ISMP Canada found nearly 90 incidents linked to e-prescribing and community pharmacies over a five-year period.