Drugs

Alberta pharmacy regulator sends reminder to members after suspending technician who took controlled substances for personal use.

New drug Andembry (garadacimab SC injection) is now available and Takhzyro (lanadelumab SC injection) is now approved in a new format and expanded age range.

Health Canada examines whether peripheral neuropathy can occur within dosage ranges recommended for vitamin B6-containing natural health products and prescription drugs.

This week’s Ontario College of Pharmacists' Board of Directors meeting ignited debate how best to establish competency for each new minor ailment.

Approved by Health Canada to treat adults with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.

A new study finds molecular signs of reduced aging in adults 70 and older who received the vaccine, though no clear clinical benefits have emerged.

About 72% of Black adults had drug insurance coverage, compared to about 80% of white adults, the study found.

Trial results suggest a ‘clear choice’ between apixaban and rivaroxaban when treating pul-monary embolism or deep vein thrombosis.