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Global News at 6 New Brunswick: Aug. 12, 2024A woman with cystic fibrosis says the province’s medication prescription policy falls short, an Afghan journalist couple remembers a homeland shattered by the Taliban, and communities in Atlantic Canada brace for a busy hurricane season.Global News at 6 New BrunswickAug 12
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N.B. woman set to travel abroad can’t get more than 28-day supply of medication at a timeA woman with cystic fibrosis says she’s been put in a difficult position ahead of a move to Europe for school – having been denied a three-month supply of her medication. As Silas Brown reports, that has her family calling for changes to provincial prescription policy.Global News at 6 New BrunswickAug 12
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Prescription for plastic medical waste: How hospitals, medical suppliers are aiming to be greenerWhile lots of resources go into medical procedures to improve or save lives, those efforts also produce lots of plastic waste. Eric Sorensen looks at how some Canadian hospitals and medical suppliers are taking steps to cure long-standing sustainability issues.Global NationalMay 9
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Quebec health minister to introduce bill limiting prescription requests by insurance companiesQuebec patients may soon no longer need a medical referral to be reimbursed for certain types of services. The government is getting ready to table a bill that would stop private insurance companies and employers from requiring the notes. The goal is to allow doctors to better focus their time on treating patients. Global’s Franca...May 8
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Former Health Minister Jane Philpott prescription to fix Canada’s broken health-care systemFormer health minister Jane Philpott shakes up the status quo with her bold vision for Canada’s health-care system in her new book, “Health for All.” She stops by to unveil her radical plan for a healthier nation, discussing the broken aspects of the current system, her proposal for universal primary care, and how it can...The Morning ShowApr 25
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Health Matters: Conflicting research on safer supplyNew peer-reviewed research is emerging about the possible impacts of British Columbia’s safer-supply program providing prescription alternatives to toxic, illicit drugs. However, the two studies recently published in international medical journals are casting the strategy in a different light. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for April 11, 2024.Health MattersApr 11
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Nearly 1 in 4 Canadians skipping medications due to cost, poll finds: ‘It’s tortuous’As negotiations continue about a national pharmacare plan for Canada, a new poll from the Heart & Stroke and Canadian Cancer Society has found one in four Canadians are skipping doses, splitting pills or not filling prescriptions because of cost. As Sean Previl explains, advocates say it’s why a pharmacare plan is needed but has...CanadaFeb 16
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Powerful synthetic opioid circulating in QuebecThe Quebec City regional public health authority is warning that the compound protonitazepyne has made its way to the region and is circulating in pale green tablets that mimic the appearance of other prescription opioids. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Feb. 12, 2024.Health MattersFeb 12
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Critics say Manulife-Loblaws deal puts profit over patientsIn Ontario, a recent deal between Manulife Insurance and Loblaws will allow exclusive coverage of certain prescription drugs, taking effect this month. Lexy Benedict reports.Feb 2
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Health Matters: Manulife, Loblaw reach deal on specialty drugsManulife says its coverage of certain prescription drugs will only apply at Loblaw-owned pharmacies. Joe Scarpelli has this story and more in Health Matters for Jan. 30, 2024.Health MattersJan 30
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Alberta government applauds expansion of pharmacy care clinicsThe Alberta government is celebrating a decision by Shopper’s Drug Mart to expand primary care access through clinics run by pharmacists that can address simple health needs or renew prescriptions. But health groups say the province needs to put its focus elsewhere. Kabi Moulitharan reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJan 25
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Omemee farm invites visitors to get their ‘Prescription for Nature’Experts have touted the benefits of spending time outdoors for mental and physical wellness. That’s why a farm in Omemee is opening up its gates to visitors every Sunday from January until March to get their “Prescription for Nature.” Germain Ma checked out the event.HealthJan 7
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Health Canada promises to safeguard prescription drug supply as Florida’s FDA approval raises fearsHealth Canada says they are doing everything they can to ensure Canadians have access to the drugs they need, after fears escalated late last week when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the green light to the state of Florida’s plan to allow the importation of select Canadian prescription drugs in bulk. Katherine...HealthJan 8
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Florida gets FDA approval to import cheaper drugs from CanadaA ground-breaking decision in the U.S. that could impact Canadians: Florida has become the first state to get Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to import mass volumes of prescription drugs from wholesalers in Canada, where prices are much lower. Mackenzie Gray reports on the policy shift and the potential impact in Canada.CanadaJan 5
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Another health care hurdle Prescription medication shortagesPharmacies in southern Alberta are struggling to keep some important drugs available. A pharmacist and a nursing professor at the University of Lethbridge talk about the impacts this may have on the public during cold and flu season as well as the holiday season.Dec 20, 2023
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Global National: Jan. 5A ground-breaking decision in the U.S. that could impact Canadians: Florida has become the first state to get Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to import mass volumes of prescription drugs from wholesalers in Canada, where prices are much lower. In an Ontario courtroom, it was a heart-wrenching day as the words of an 11-year-old...Global NationalJan 5
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OMA tours Daily Bread, donates 25K to food banksThe Ontario Medical Association made a $25,000 contribution in support of local food banks this holiday season. Shallima Maharaj has more on their prescription for combatting food insecurity.Global News at 5:30 TorontoDec 20, 2023
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Alberta expands Cystic Fibrosis Drug to younger childrenA breakthrough prescription drug used to treat Cystic Fibrosis is now available to more Canadians. The Alberta government announced earlier this week children ages two to five will now have access to Trikafta. As Kabi Moulitharan reports, parents of a child already on the medication say it’s been life changing.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonDec 17, 2023
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Parents excited to see province further expand access to Cystic Fibrosis drug TrikaftaA Breakthrough prescription dug used to treat Cystic Fibrosis is now available to more Canadians. The province announced earlier this week that children aged two to five will now have access to Trikafta. As Kabi Moulitharan reports, Parents of a children already on the medication say it’s been life changing.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonDec 17, 2023
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UCP government strikes down motion to cover prescription contraceptivesAlberta will not be the next Canadian province to offer free birth control. The UCP government struck down a motion by the Alberta NDP to provide Albertans with universal coverage of prescription contraceptives. As Tomasia DaSilva reports, some are calling that shortsighted.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryNov 28, 2023