Ontario implements first phase of paid expanded servicesFirst phase pays pharmacists for pharmaceutical opinion given for patient covered under ODB program. Drug News: April/May 2011Biacna topical gel for acne; Prevegyne for bacterial vaginosis; Vimovo: first NSAID–PPI combo; Zenhale for asthma. Saskatchewan pharmacies pull tobacco The Saskatchewan government has joined all but two other provinces in banning the sale of tobacco and tobacco-related products in pharmacies and retail-store pharmacies. Environmental Issues: What’s in our blood? …Mercury Although Canada has reduced domestic mercury releases significantly, emissions from other countries are increasing. Canada to host World Cancer Congress The 2012 World Cancer Congress (WCC) will be held in Canada for the first time from Aug, 27 to 30, 2012, in Montreal. Drug improves multiple myeloma outcomes Lenalidomide helps those unable to have stem cell treatment Spotlight: Shera Hanson From medical missions abroad to her work in palliative care, this pharmacist from Charlottetown has a passion for people. CPhA Update: Winter/Spring 2011 Tackling drug shortages, promotes renewed role for feds in health care. The end of preceptors? Financial pressures leave hospital, community pharmacy looking at alternatives. North West CCAC workers in legal strike position on April 18 as bargaining breaks down Last thing case managers and coordinators want is to be forced into strike First Previous 2079 2080 2081 2082 2083 Next Last
