Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

Recall: Lot of Claritin for kids may be tainted with antipsychotic drug and cedar pollen
Questions about the recall for Claritin Kids Rapid Dissolve 5 mg should be directed to Bayer, headquartered in Mississauga, Ont.
Forget COVID and influenza: Let’s just call it ‘fall immunization,’ Alberta tells its health authority
Documents reveal the Alberta government wanted no references to COVID or influenza in its immunization campaign ads and instructed the AHS to limit information on vaccine benefits and efficacy.

CPhA to submit complaint to Competition Bureau around new ESC fee

Association also encourages pharmacists who are upset about the upcoming new fee to reach out to their MPs.
Pharmacare not the top health priority for most Canadians: survey

The survey reveals greater support for allocating funds towards reducing surgical wait times (36%), building more long-term care homes (32%) and expanding mental health services (30%).
Smith says it wasn’t her decision to nix job offer to Alberta public health doctor

Alberta premier denies being responsible for blocking the hiring of Dr. Deena Hinshaw for a position at the Indigenous Wellness Core of Alberta Health.
Zonnic: best-in-class nicotine replacement therapy or big tobacco’s latest ploy?

Zonnic nicotine pouches only started being sold in mid-October, but they’re already controversial, with the Health Minister and health organizations coming out against them. Their maker says they're being unfairly defamed.
No warrant, no problem: Top U.S. drugstore chains allow staff to hand over patient files to police right in the stores

Staff members face 'extreme pressure to immediately respond,' CVS, Kroger and Rite Aid told congressional investigators.
Pharmacists, it's time to follow the money!

I am so appreciative of all the comments (both private and public) that followed my blog from December 11th regarding the monthly user fee being imposed on community pharmacies by Express Scripts Canada (ESC).
NDP and Liberals set new deadline for introduction of pharmacare bill

The NDP and Liberals have agreed to a new deadline of March 1.
B.C. doctor who got fired over refusing COVID-19 vaccination loses appeal

The decision states hospitalist must be held accountable for the fact that her refusal left her unvaccinated and unable to work under provincial law.

Recall: Lot of Claritin for kids may be tainted with antipsychotic drug and cedar pollen

Forget COVID and influenza: Let’s just call it ‘fall immunization,’ Alberta tells its health authority

CPhA to submit complaint to Competition Bureau around new ESC fee

Pharmacare not the top health priority for most Canadians: survey

Smith says it wasn’t her decision to nix job offer to Alberta public health doctor

Zonnic: best-in-class nicotine replacement therapy or big tobacco’s latest ploy?

No warrant, no problem: Top U.S. drugstore chains allow staff to hand over patient files to police right in the stores

Pharmacists, it's time to follow the money!

NDP and Liberals set new deadline for introduction of pharmacare bill

B.C. doctor who got fired over refusing COVID-19 vaccination loses appeal