medication

Health

FDA approves opioid-free pain medication with ‘no sign of addiction’

A groundbreaking new opioid-free pain medication has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), providing a non-addictive…

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Health

FDA approves first medication for obstructive sleep apnea, promotes weight loss

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first medication for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that affects…

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Health

Costco-brand cold and flu medication recalled by FDA: Here’s what to know

Costco-brand Kirkland Severe Cold & Flu Medicine Recalled Due to Quality Control Issues A popular cold and flu medicine from…

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Politics

Liberal, NDP bill to cover diabetes and birth control medication receives royal assent

Politics The pharmacare bill that was central to a political pact between the Liberals and NDP received royal assent on…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. pharmacists approve HIV-prevention medication, but cost can still be a barrier

The province is continuing to work with pharmacists on how to prescribe an HIV-prevention medication, but with no current plans…

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Health

Should Wegovy, the $400-a-month obesity medication, be covered by the provinces?

The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has been available in Canada since early May, but anybody hoping to use it will have…

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Nova Scotia

COVID-19 antiviral medication no longer available for free in Nova Scotia

A costly drug used to treat people who are at risk of becoming severely ill or dying after contracting COVID-19…

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Health

Nunavut family speaks out after 8-year-old given tuberculosis medication meant for another child

When Jaffar Gebara found out that his eight-year-old daughter was being given medication for sleeping tuberculosis at her school, he…

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Canada

Shoppers Drug Mart says it doesn’t have medication review targets, but records show it does

In January, a Shoppers Drug Mart district manager in Ontario wrote to store owners in his area to express “deep…

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Health

Corporate pressure led Shoppers Drug Mart staff to bill for unnecessary medication reviews, pharmacists say

Sitting at her home in Ottawa earlier this month, Mary Fernando got an out-of-the-blue call from her pharmacy at Shoppers…

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