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Ideology underpinning conversion therapy has foothold despite ban: LGBTQ advocates
New Criminal Code offences came into effect in January 2022, but it appears no charges or prosecutions have yet taken place.
Suspended for three years: Pharmacist must also repay provincial drug plan $450K
But Québec pharmacy owner Kim Phuong Vu insists that her repayment agreement was not an admission of guilt in a fraudulent billing investigation. Instead she blames the financial discrepancies on large volumes of inter-pharmacy transfers.

‘Notable changes’: ACP wants feedback on newly drafted update to its Standards of Practice

The college has released a draft issue of the statements, which include changes to how and why pharmacists can administer injections, and clarify relationships between healthcare providers.
CADTH to offer formulary management advice

A newly created Formulary Management Expert Committee will provide guidance on the best use and reimbursement of drugs to publicly funded drug programs and cancer agencies.
Alberta doctors call for investigation, apology over decision about Dr. Hinshaw

Dr. Deena Hinshaw had reportedly been hired and then removed from a role with Indigenous Wellness Core, a program in Alberta Health Services focused on Indigenous health.
Groups decry ‘punitive,’ ‘coercive’ drug policies in worsening overdose crisis

Ethical concerns aside, is mandatory treatment of overdose patients even effective?
Indigenous Guiding Circle will help form CMA policy

The council of Indigenous leaders and knowledge-keepers will be convened over several months with the goal of shaping CMA policy.
Fee face-off: how much do pharmacies get paid across the country?

The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy released new information about the fees for flu shots and prescription renewals across the country in 2022.
No more needles? A daily pill may work as well as Wegovy shots to treat obesity

What if treating obesity could be as easy as popping an effective pill?
Nova Scotia doctors to vote on new contracts after five months of negotiations

Dr. Colin Audain, president of Doctors Nova Scotia, says the association has reached the ‘best possible deals’ for physicians.