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OCP letter to CPSO calls out ‘derogatory’ social media posts and doctors refusing to do MedsCheck paperwork
The Ontario College of Pharmacists wants a meeting with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario to discuss doctors it says are refusing to process MedsCheck paperwork and making social media posts that ‘denigrate pharmacists’ expanded scope of practice.’
Alberta College of Pharmacy introduces new licensee competencies framework
The framework will set the foundation for its upcoming licensee and proprietor education programs.

OCP to close emergency assignment class of pharmacists, pharmacy techs

Pharmacists who hold an emergency assignment registration have until Nov. 10 to transition, while pharmacy techs have until next year.
Canada’s assisted-dying law faces constitutional fight for excluding mental disorder

An application filed by Dying with Dignity in Ontario Superior Court on Monday argues that it is discriminatory to bar people with mental disorders from being eligible for an assisted death when it is available to people who suffer physically.
Heard of a ‘good catch’ lately? Tell us about it!

Whether it’s solving a complex patient’s puzzle to determine a tricky diagnosis, or a simple triple check that averted disaster, these moments serve a special satisfaction.
‘We failed’: Manitoba health authority admits to error that led to burial mix-up

A northern Manitoba First Nations community and the province’s health authority are searching for answers after a family received—and buried—the remains of the wrong person.
Meth candies? New Zealand food bank received potentially lethal doses wrapped as pineapple sweets

Three people were treated in hospitals after trying the candies but were quickly discharged. The “revolting” taste led most who tried the sweets to immediately spit them out.
A majority of pharmacists would drop PrescribeIT if 20-cent fee is introduced: CPhA survey

According to the survey, 65% of respondents said they would stop using the service if the fee is introduced.
Disney argues wrongful death suit from doctor’s family should be tossed because plaintiff signed up for a Disney+ trial

Does signing up for Disney’s popular streaming service mean you have agreed to never sue the entertainment giant over anything forever?
Why it took nearly a year to link multiple Listeria cases to some plant-based milks

PHAC spokesperson Anna Maddison says it was only when several cases in Ontario were reported in June 2024 and a provincial investigation was launched that the connection was made.

OCP letter to CPSO calls out ‘derogatory’ social media posts and doctors refusing to do MedsCheck paperwork

Alberta College of Pharmacy introduces new licensee competencies framework

OCP to close emergency assignment class of pharmacists, pharmacy techs

Canada’s assisted-dying law faces constitutional fight for excluding mental disorder

Heard of a ‘good catch’ lately? Tell us about it!

‘We failed’: Manitoba health authority admits to error that led to burial mix-up

Meth candies? New Zealand food bank received potentially lethal doses wrapped as pineapple sweets

A majority of pharmacists would drop PrescribeIT if 20-cent fee is introduced: CPhA survey

Disney argues wrongful death suit from doctor’s family should be tossed because plaintiff signed up for a Disney+ trial

Why it took nearly a year to link multiple Listeria cases to some plant-based milks

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