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New York Times reporting puts the heat on PBM practices
U.S. pharmacy groups applaud journalists’ deep dive into the practices of pharmacy benefits managers that increase drug costs, reduce pharmacy sustainability.
Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario honours five doctors for being the first Black doctor in their respective leadership positions
The Ontario physicians were honoured at the BPAO’s gala for being the first Black physicians to take on leadership roles at their respective posts.

Sneak peek: Alberta doctor who viewed patient files in ‘personal investigation’ sanctioned

Calgary family physician Dr. Jung Hwa Lee, who looked at the records of a patient not under her care, has been sanctioned and ordered to complete a privacy and confidentiality course.
This U.S. state is suing 2 pharmacy benefit managers, accusing them of fueling opioid epidemic in state

The lawsuit alleges that companies benefitted from the opioid crisis ‘by negotiating favorable deals with opioid manufacturers and by not taking sufficient action to curb excessive opioid prescriptions.
Australia plans to restrict vape sales to pharmacies from next week

From Monday next week, it will be unlawful to supply, manufacture, import or sell a vape outside a pharmacy in Australia.
Raising vaccine awareness Dose4Dose

Wholehealth campaign aims to educate while promoting global health
A familiar face for the Royal College’s 2024 professor-in-residence

Senator will deliver her lecture in December.
Looking to recover healthcare costs: B.C. launches class-action lawsuit against makers of ‘forever chemicals’

Attorney General Niki Sharma says the province is the first Canadian jurisdiction to sue makers of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS chemicals.
Obesity drug used in Mounjaro and Zepbound may help treat dangerous sleep apnea

An outside expert cautioned in an editorial that more research will be needed to tell if the drug can be used as ‘a sole treatment’ for obstructive sleep apnea.
Patient describes harrowing stiff person syndrome, lack of resources in Canada

It wasn't until 2022 that stiff person syndrome gained global attention as the affliction that forced megastar Céline Dion to cancel concerts due to her own debilitating symptoms.