First "Subsequent Entry Biologic" approved in CanadaSandoz Canada has received Health Canada approval to market Omnitrope (somatropin [rDNA origin] for injection). Ontario lays charges against pharmacies, wholesalers and generic firmsOntario takes legal action against a number of parties after forensic audits revealed wide-scale fraud against the ODB plan. Alternatives to sodium phosphate for bowel cleansing What to recommend for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy. National Immunization Awareness Week April 25 to May 2, 2009 is National Immunization Awareness Week in Canada, as part of a global initiative to strengthen immunization programs. OCP ratifies dispensing machine proposal The Ontario College of Pharmacists Council ratifies proposed amendments that could allow remote dispensing machines to operate within accredited pharmacies regulated by the College. Quick approvals trump drug safety: report Health Canada favours the rapid approval of new drugs at the expense of the post-marketing pharmaco-surveillance system, says a report. NCPA Launches prescription disposal program To mark Earth Day (April 22), the National Community Pharmacists Association has launched its new Prescription Disposal Program. Manitoba expands ambulance fleet $5 million to be spent on new vehicles Drug spending estimated at $30b in 2008 Almost $900 per Canadian, CIHI figures show Southlake, York U to partner on research "Incubator" to support biomedical, health science First Previous 2184 2185 2186 2187 2188 Next Last