Prescription Drugs
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U of A researchers test AI to measure risk of prescription opioidsWith this tool, physicians could predict the impacts of a prescription opioid on patients and save them from unnecessary emergency department visits or even death within 30 days.CanadaFeb 18
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Opioid crackdown in U.S. restricting some mental health prescriptionsRestrictions prompted by the opioid crisis have led to tighter controls in the U.S. of some psychiatric drugs routinely prescribed to help manage conditions like anxiety and ADHD.HealthDec 12, 2022
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Antidepressants more likely to be prescribed to LTC residents than other seniors: reportSeniors living in long-term care across the country were three times more likely to have been prescribed antidepressants over the last five years than those in the community.HealthOct 20, 2022
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Nearly 12,000 pills stolen from MacGregor, Man., pharmacyRCMP are looking for a suspect after thousands of pills were taken from a pharmacy in the town of MacGregor.CrimeNov 4, 2021
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Son demands prescription drugs be administered to his mother at Quebec care homeAmir Amed is concerned that nurses at a CHLSD in Pointe-aux-Trembles are not administering his mother with what he says are her life-saving drugs.CanadaJun 17, 2021
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Alberta to cover treatment for spinal muscular atrophy on case-by-case basisZolgensma, a gene therapy medication, was approved by Health Canada in December, however, the standard drug review and negotiating processes are still not complete.HealthJan 27, 2021
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Peterborough woman charged with fraud involving altered narcotic prescriptionPolice responded to reports of a suspected altered prescription at a pharmacy on Chemong Road.CrimeJan 26, 2021
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Kingston man accused of stealing drugs from Collins Bay Institution pharmacyOPP say a Kingston man is facing theft charges for stealing prescription medication from Collins Bay Institution's pharmacy.CanadaJan 12, 2021
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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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Over $50,000 worth of prescription drugs stolen from Hamilton pharmacyPolice say they are concerned as improper consumption of the narcotics could be fatal, and the risk is especially high for children.CrimeAug 27, 2020
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