Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) has introduced a comprehensive five-year plan, A Prescription for Action: A Pan-Canadian Strategy for Advancing the Appropriate Use of Prescription Medications, aimed at enhancing the safe and effective use of prescription...
As Canadian pharmacies embrace a digital transformation—offering virtual consultations, online prescription renewals, and cloud-based management systems—new opportunities for efficiency and accessibility have emerged.
Whether you're managing prediabetes, living with diabetes, or simply aiming to optimize your health, regulating blood sugar is a common goal. Fortunately, you can achieve this without giving up your favorite foods or relying solely...
A stuffy nose from a cold, flu, or allergies can be bothersome, but over-the-counter (OTC) decongestants like pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), phenylephrine (Sudafed PE, Neo-Synephrine), and oxymetazoline (Afrin) offer quick relief. However, improper use can lead to...
Canada faces a critical shortage of family physicians, with approximately six million Canadians lacking access to one. Despite this, internationally trained doctors—known as international medical graduates (IMGs)—are underutilized due to systemic barriers in the licensing...
In advance of the Throne Speech, there is always intense speculation on priority issues for government. On May 12, the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) CEO Alex Munter and President Dr. Joss Reimer held a virtual...
Dementia is one of the greatest health crises of our time, impacting millions of lives worldwide. But what if you could take control of your future and reduce your risk of cognitive decline? In Dementia: Evidence-based...
Dizziness is a widespread symptom that many individuals experience at some point in their lives. It is often described as a sensation of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or a feeling that the surroundings are spinning (vertigo).
Adopting a Mediterranean diet could significantly reduce the risk of developing obesity-related cancers, offering potential protection beyond weight management alone. The Connection Between Obesity and Cancer Obesity is a well-established risk factor for several...
The recent announcement by President Donald Trump regarding the imposition of a 25% tariff on all imported goods, including pharmaceuticals, has raised significant concerns within the Canadian pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
