Methadone
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Neighbours oppose potential methadone clinic in Vancouver’s ChinatownOn Friday afternoon, a small but vocal group of protesters voiced their opposition to the proposal for the vacant storefront at 523 Main Street.HealthDec 2, 2022
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Penticton pharmacist who ‘neglected her basic duties’ suspended'Her prior history ... and demonstration of a disregard for the fundamentals of pharmacy practice is considered significant professional misconduct.'HealthJul 20, 2022
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Three charged after large amounts of drugs, cash seized in La Loche, Sask.Three people face drug trafficking charges after La Loche RCMP executed a search warrant last week.CrimeFeb 16, 2022
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“Significant” amount of methadone stolen in North End robberyWinnipeg police are warning of a "significant quantity" of methadone stolen Monday afternoon.CrimeSep 13, 2021
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Penticton pharmacist faces $20k fine, suspension following investigationsHer pharmacy has previously been in the news because an underage employee died of a methadone overdose.Nov 3, 2020
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Halifax woman raises concern over prisoner access to health care in N.S.But the clinical director for offender health services in Nova Scotia defends the health-care access inmates have at the Burnside facility.HealthFeb 4, 2020
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Brampton mother says pharmacy misfilled baby’s prescription with strong opioid“Even if I gave her a few drops, this could have killed her.”HealthDec 13, 2019
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Fentanyl testing strips distributed at Saskatoon’s Mayfair DrugsU of S pharmacy and medical students joined forces to bring fentanyl testing strips to Saskatoon, offering a solution to the high amount of overdoses in the province.HealthNov 25, 2019
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New Alberta clinic is tailored to South Asian people addicted to opioidsAn Edmonton psychiatrist feels certain factors put the South Asian community at greater risk for opioid addiction. He's opened a new culturally sensitive clinic.HealthJul 8, 2019
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Sask. NDP says opioid therapy physician shortage creating a crisisTwo Regina physicians who could prescribe opioid assistance therapy had their licenses revoked by the professional regulator, affecting 700 patients.HealthMay 2, 2019
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