Drug Shortages
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Canadian pharmacists have new prescriptive powers amid doctor shortages"Pharmacies are trying to do a lot with limited resources,'' said Danielle Paes, chief pharmacist officer at the Canadian Pharmacists Association.HealthJan 2, 2023
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Liquid antibiotics the next drug to disappear during Sask. medication shortageA lack of supply of medication is again causing concern. Commonly prescribed to cure children's infections, Sask. pharmacists say a shortage of liquid antibiotics is critical.HealthDec 14, 2022
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Canadian Pediatric Society outlines steps to conserve ‘vital supply’ amid drug shortagesThe Canadian Paediatric Society has outlined some guidelines to help healthcare providers ensure that children have access to necessary medications.HealthDec 3, 2022
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Experts urge national pharmaceutical security strategy amid drug shortage concernsIn an analysis published by the Canadian Medical Association Journal, health-care professionals wrote that pharmaceutical security should become “a national priority.”HealthAug 24, 2022
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Southern Alberta pharmacies experiencing medication shortages: ‘We’re in a scramble’Since the McKesson Canada delivery problems began, several pharmacists say they've had issues filling prescriptions — including some that patients can't afford to miss.HealthJan 13, 2022
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Canada blocks key prescription drugs exports after Trump import plan risks shortagesCanada on Saturday blocked bulk exports of prescription drugs in response to Trump's efforts to allow imports from Canada to lower some drug prices for Americans.CanadaNov 28, 2020
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How the coronavirus is contributing to Canadian drug shortagesManufacturers reported 221 new shortages in April 2020, compared to 148 in March, 59 in February and 104 in January.CommentaryMay 18, 2020
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Coronavirus: Canadians warned not to stockpile medicine beyond 30-day supplyCanadian pharmacists are facing demands from consumers for large supplies of prescription medication.HealthMar 18, 2020
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COVID-19 hasn’t affected Canada’s drug supply yet, but experts are watchingThe novel coronavirus outbreak in China hasn't affected drug supplies in Canada yet, but experts warn it could happen.HealthFeb 19, 2020
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Pharmacies reporting shortages of other heartburn medications after Zantac recallCanadian pharmacies are reporting shortages of a popular heartburn medication sold under the brand name Pepcid.HealthJan 15, 2020
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