Senior patient becoming ill after chikungunya vaccine serves as important reminderThe Alberta College of Pharmacy is emphasizing that patients must receive up-to-date risk information in order to get informed consent. Petition calls on Alberta to revisit new clinical billing cap for pharmaciesThe petition argues changes to the province's new pharmacy funding agreement could make it harder for patients to access care. People are swarming pharmacies for help with prescription renewal as N.B. promises to fix rocky virtual care rollout The province says it will simplify prescription renewals after patients and pharmacists reported problems with the new system. Would you pick up a prescription from a pharmacy with no pharmacist? A Silicon Valley startup says its robots can fill and verify prescriptions on their own. However, bringing that model to Canada is another matter. Neighbourhood Pharmacies names new board chair Two new directors also joined the association’s board. A $6.83 fee for a $6,000 cancer drug? A single cancer prescription can require hours of work and ongoing clinical oversight. Yet, it’ll generate less than $7 in gross revenue. Should pharmacy students be able to give shots? The Manitoba college wants to hear from you Draft regulation would allow trained students to administer drugs and vaccines under pharmacist supervision. Shoppers, Obesity Canada partner to expand obesity care New collaboration will focus on improving access to evidence-based care and reducing the stigma of obesity as a chronic disease. CAPT to open Pharmacy Technician Symposium at FIP World Congress Event expected to give the clinical contribution of techs a stronger voice on the world stage. How much does your province’s pharmacy sector contribute to Canada’s GDP? A new infographic breaks down the economic impact of pharmacies across Canada, province by province. Health Canada advises against starting new patients on TAVNEOS The federal regulator is reviewing drug's approval after concerns emerge over integrity of clinical trial data. Is AI ready to take over prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah’s automated refill program The program allows Utah residents to skip the doctor’s office and get their prescriptions refilled online by an AI chatbot called Doctronic. First Previous 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last
