Prescription Medication
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Nearly 1 in 4 Canadians skipping pills, not renewing prescriptions due to cost: pollThe poll, which surveyed 2,048 adults in Canada, show 22 per cent reported splitting pills, skipping doses or deciding not to fill or renew a prescription due to cost.CanadaFeb 15, 2024
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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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Cocaine, prescription drugs seized during arrest of wanted Lindsay couple: policePolice in Lindsay, Ont., allege a man and woman were in possession of cocaine and prescription medication during their arrest last Friday.CrimeMay 12, 2020
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Respect 30-day prescription rule as possible shortages loom: N.B. pharmacists"Even with that measure in place, suppliers are already telling pharmacists to expect delays and shortages of some medications."HealthApr 8, 2020
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Health Canada says drug pricing changes will save Canadians billionsThe federal government says its new regulations will make patented medicines more affordable.HealthAug 9, 2019
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Ontario and Quebec argued against federal plan to reduce drug prices, documents showOntario and Quebec privately expressed concerns about the federal government's plan to slash drug prices.PoliticsJul 30, 2019
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Impact of Canada-wide anti-depressant shortage has Alberta pharmacists worriedAn Alberta pharmacist says he's having to ration the small supply of Wellbutrin he has left - sometimes giving patients just four pills at a time - trying to ensure everyone stays treated.CanadaNov 19, 2018
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Kawartha Lakes cop faces more fraud charges for prescription medicationA City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service officer faces additional charges of defrauding pharmacies of prescription medicationCrimeMay 3, 2018
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Why some doctors want people to take less medicationDo you need to "deprescribe?" A group of doctors believe that many people are taking too many pills, and they might not all be helping.HealthApr 28, 2018
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Young Canadians feeling the pinch of sky-high prescription drug pricesRising drug prices, coupled with precarious work for young people, may be driving more Canadians to seek public assistance to afford their medication.CanadaMar 26, 2018
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