Medication Shortage
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Cold and flu medicine shortage still a cause for concern in Kingston, Ont.Months into cold and flu season, when it comes to a shortage of over-the-counter medicines available in Kingston, Ont., a pharmacist says things aren't getting any better.CanadaFeb 8, 2023
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Medication shortage could mean a rough flu season for some Manitobans, pharmacist saysThere's never a good time to get sick, but pharmacists are urging people to take whatever preventative measures they can this flu season, due to a shortage of adult medication.HealthJan 9, 2023
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‘It’s a Canada problem’: Cold and flu medication shortage outlines supply system flaws``I think this is a bit of a wake-up call,'' said Joelle Walker, vice-president of public and professional affairs at the Canadian Pharmacists Association.HealthJan 7, 2023
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‘The shelf is very sparse’: Sask. pharmacies seeing shortage of adult medicationOne pharmacist recommends checking the shelves of smaller pharmacies for elusive cold and flu medication, as box stores are more likely to be sold out due to customer volume.HealthJan 5, 2023
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‘Nothing is available’: Pharmacies experiencing shortage of adult cold and flu medicationPharmacies across Toronto and beyond are experiencing shortages of adult cold and flu medication, with many pharmacy shelves having little to no inventory.HealthJan 3, 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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Saskatchewan starting to see steady availability of children’s pain medicationIn addition to the million units of children's medication that have made their back way onto shelves in Saskatchewan, additional units are still in the process of arriving.HealthDec 7, 2022
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Federal kids’ painkiller shipment hitting shelves in SaskatchewanSome of the roughly one-million specially imported units of children's pain medication are coming to Saskatchewan, but officials wouldn't say where they would end up.CanadaNov 25, 2022
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Are expired medications safe to consume? Here’s what experts sayAmid drug shortages, experts say Canadians should avoid stockpiling and consuming expired medications that may have long lost their potency.HealthNov 18, 2022
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Regina mother waits nearly 20 hours in ER for bed after daughter had seizureJanna Pratt from Regina said even after a 20-hour wait in the ER, the quality of care her daughter received was not what she deserved. Doctors and nurses, she says, need more help.HealthNov 17, 2022
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