Healthcare

Dr. Robert Ouellet, president of the CMA, today announced the CMA's intention to begin an international fact-finding mission examining ideas for health care reform and renewal in several European countries.

Merck Frosst is introducing a new strength of Fosavance (alendronate sodium/cholecalciferol) that contains a higher amount of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3).

Novartis Consumer Healthcare is introducing the first nonprescription topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to be marketed in Canada.

Researchers at public health agencies for Quebec City and the province, and at Université Laval's pharmacy faculty are examining vaccination services in community pharmacies.

Pregnant women, particularly those exposed through their occupation, may inquire about the safety of exposure to hair products while pregnant.

Health Canada is drafting legislation to prohibit the importation, sale and advertising of polycarbonate baby bottles that contain bisphenol A.

A new section of the Veterans Affairs Canada website reinforces the importance of maintaining good oral health in order to optimize overall health in seniors.

Health Canada is advising consumers and healthcare professionals about the rare, but potentially serious risk to infants when women take codeine-containing products while breastfeeding.