Canadian Pharmacists Association

• Drug makers boosting production of kids’ painkillers amid shortage: pharmacist group

  The editor-in-chief for the Canadian Pharmacists Association says the shortage of kids' Tylenol and Advil is related to areas where COVID-19 is peaking.

  Health

  Aug 17, 2022
  
• Some kids’ painkillers in short supply, but pharmacists say prescription not needed

  Two Ontario pediatric hospitals say they're facing shortages of common pain relievers amid supply disruptions in some parts of the country.

  Health

  Aug 17, 2022
  
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• U.S. pharmacists can now prescribe COVID pills. Canada should follow suit, experts say

  The Canadian Pharmacists Association says 'pharmacists in every jurisdiction' should be allowed to prescribe Paxlovid for COVID-19 following U.S. FDA's authorization on Wednesday.

  Health

  Jul 7, 2022
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• Some Canadians to pay additional pharmacy dispensing fees due to coronavirus restrictions

  The Canadian Pharmacists Association, which recommended the restrictions, says it has been working with governments and insurers to address the added burden on patients.

  Health

  Apr 3, 2020
• Coronavirus: Advocates warn limited health services may lead to unplanned pregnancies

  Many pharmacies have had to ration medications, including birth control, to one-month supplies to avoid shortages, according to the Canadian Pharmacists Association.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2020
• ‘Opioid epidemic:’ Pharmacists call for stricter access to low dose codeine

  In most of Canada, codeine comes in eight-milligram pills, mixed with two other ingredients, that can be purchased without a prescription.

  Health

  Jun 2, 2019
• National pharmacists conference hears agonizing story of opioid overdose death

  The Canadian Pharmacists Conference heard from "Moms Stop the Harm," a group of families from across the country that has lost a loved one to substance use.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2018
• Jean Coutu open to selling medical marijuana, but won’t lobby federal government

  The CEO of Jean Coutu, one of the country's largest pharmacy chains, said Tuesday he is open to selling medical marijuana but won't lobby the federal government to do so.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2016
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• How the ‘abortion pill’ Mifegymiso could change reproductive health

  The abortion pill Mifegymiso could revolutionize access to reproductive health for women in remote and rural parts of the country. But "could" is the operative word there.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2015