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Blogs
- 5/25/2021
Liquid options for children's medicines should be considered essential
- 5/10/2021
How a pharmacy smartphone game reminds us not to oversimplify
- 4/1/2021
Adding a new medication isn't always the solution
We need to change the culture about prescribing. More isn’t better. - 3/17/2021
My secret to a great medication review
- 3/10/2021
Digoxin deserves some love!
- 2/23/2021
The role of low dose vitamin K in warfarin management
- 1/29/2021
Serotonin syndrome: When to avoid, when to stop, when to monitor
- 12/9/2020
9 reasons why patients with drug coverage can’t afford their medications
We often make the assumptions that patients with drug coverage have no issues affording their medications. This is far from the truth in so many ways. The drug coverage landscape in Canada is diverse. Some patients may have suboptimal coverage, while in other cases, the reimbursement process may be so complex, patients are unable to follow through. - 11/9/2020
Considering connections between falls and pharmaceuticals
- 10/28/2020
Insulin Glargine is a source of confusion
When I see a hospital discharge summary indicating the patient is on insulin glargine, my blood pressure goes up because there are several options of insulin this patient may be on. And you have to be Sherlock Holmes to figure it out. - 9/16/2020
COVID-19 still has a powerful way to destroy lives
- 7/22/2020
Compliance packaging: The best solution to non-adherence?
Not all cases of medication non-adherence are related to forgetfulness