Certain regions eye reopening of economy as cautious approach urged Canada reporting 16 new drug shortages dailyIn the months leading up to March, the government's mandatory drug shortage website had been listing approximately five new shortages per day—that number has now jumped considerably Ontario doctors sound the alarm over delay in virtual care payments The OMA is asking the government to 'do the right thing' and allow the use of old codes in time for April submission deadline Financial assistance options for pharmacy and pharmacists A summary of financial aid offerings available to those who've lost income due to the pandemic Alberta doctors file lawsuit against province over changes to billing Alberta warns against prescription abuse for unproven COVID-19 therapies There has been an increase in prescriptions being filled for antibiotics, anti-viral and anti-malarial drugs touted as potential treatment for COVID-19 Using the Emergencies Act to ramp up testing and track COVID-19 US FDA authorizes use of chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine for emergency treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients National emergency stockpile supply of chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine can be used, but only when participation in clinical trials is not feasible Supply line disruptions could cause Canadian drug shortage Canadians should brace for possible drug shortages as COVID-19 disrupts global supply lines, the federal health ministry's top public servant says. Health Canada temporary exemption gives pharmacists more controlled substance authority Until September 30, pharmacists have authority to adapt, adjust and renew prescriptions for controlled substances, using their professional judgment First Previous 183 184 185 186 187 Next Last
