Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

Education and product listing site prepares pharmacists to supply medical cannabis

People who have never smoked marijuana could be most at risk of overdosing on cannabis-infused edibles that will soon be on store shelves across the country, warns a public health physician who says first-time users may keep noshing away while expecting a high, only to experience a racing heart, anxiety and panic attacks.

U.S. chains CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, HBC and Discount Drug Mart, made the argument in court after being named in a federal lawsuit alleging they contributed to the U.S. addiction crisis

They are arguing the change violates the portability requirement of the Canada Health Act

Policy experts suggest restricting legal access to the drug for the segment of the population most likely to use the drug will not have the intended effect

The private member's bill passed second reading in December with rare unanimous support from the Progressive Conservatives

The company has been accused of negligence, breach of contract and violating their customers' confidence as well as privacy and consumer protection laws

The regulatory body for chiropractors in British Columbia is cracking down on any members who make misleading claims about chiropractic care relating to childbirth.