Prescriptions
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Why some health-care professionals in Canada are prescribing nature to patientsA growing number of health professionals in Canada are writing a new kind of prescription that doesn't need to be filled at a pharmacy.EnvironmentAug 29, 2023
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N.B. pharmacists call for more services to be covered by MedicareOf the 32 services pharmacists can provide, only some are covered by Medicare while the rest require patients to pay a fee, the New Brunswick Pharmacists' Association says.HealthMar 9, 2023
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London man without medication after Shoppers Drug Mart systems issueA London man is without medication after a Shoppers Drug Mart technical issue. The company confirmed system issues, saying most locations have been restored to normal service.HealthJan 19, 2023
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Empire remains silent as IT problems still impacting Sobeys, other storesThe company issued a brief statement Monday confirming that an ``IT systems issue'' affecting certain pharmacies has caused ``technical difficulties'' in filling prescriptions.ConsumerNov 8, 2022
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B.C. pharmacists want to take pressure off doctors with more power to prescribe drugsThe BC Pharmacy Association has suggested to government its pharmacists could take on prescribing authority for a range of self-diagnosable, limited conditions.HealthAug 25, 2022
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Cystic fibrosis patients, advocates push Manitoba to fund new ‘miracle’ drugTrikafta, a life-changing drug for cystic fibrosis patients, is not yet covered by provincial programs, leaving individuals having to pay the six-figure sticker price themselves.HealthSep 17, 2021
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Selwyn Township woman charged with using forged medical prescriptions at pharmaciesPeterborough County OPP say on Feb. 19 officers launched an investigation over suspected forgery of medical prescriptions.CrimeMay 25, 2020
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Canadian Association for Retired Persons asks Saskatchewan government for fee reliefFor some Saskatchewan seniors living on a fixed income, this has led to some difficult decisions.CanadaMay 5, 2020
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N.B. College of Pharmacists slams province for reversal of 30-day prescription renewal directiveThe New Brunswick College of Pharmacists says it is gravely disappointed with Thursday's announcement from Premier Blaine HiggsHealthApr 24, 2020
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Respect 30-day prescription rule as possible shortages loom: N.B. pharmacists"Even with that measure in place, suppliers are already telling pharmacists to expect delays and shortages of some medications."HealthApr 8, 2020
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