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Ontario pharmacists now able to prescribe for 13 common ailments
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Ontario pharmacists now able to prescribe for 13 common ailments
Description
January 2, 2023
A new provincial program has boosted the prescription powers of Ontario pharmacists. In an effort to take some weight off primary care providers, pharmacies can now prescribe treatment for more than a dozen ailments.
Sam Houpt reports...
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Ontario pharmacists now able to prescribe for 13 common ailments01:52 | January 2, 2023
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Advocates challenge Doug Ford’s policy against safe consumption sites in Ontario05:27 | 5 hours ago
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How Ontario’s harm reduction strategy changes could impact B.C.01:49 | August 21, 2024
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Trinity Community Centre report highlights homelessness, addiction issues in Peterborough02:27 | August 20, 2024
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Inclusive playground planned in Ennismore02:01 | August 16, 2024
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Study says Ontario health care workers ‘running on empty’02:15 | August 16, 2024
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Peterborough and area health units urge parents to ensure children’s vaccinations updated before new school year02:10 | August 15, 2024
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Peterborough County continues doctor recruitment efforts01:56 | July 30, 2024
-
Peterborough doctors’ think-tank aims to help physician shortage, improve recruitment efforts01:53 | July 25, 2024
-
Public Health Ontario warns of spike in Mpox cases00:33 | July 16, 2024
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Norwood Pride highlights importance of celebrating inclusivity in rural communities04:15 | July 12, 2024
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Peterborough health officials applaud AMO stance on Ontario’s opioid crisis02:33 | July 10, 2024
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Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough hosts third annual backyard summer social01:00 | June 24, 2024
-
Fatal opioid overdoses surge in Ontario shelters: report01:50 | June 18, 2024
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Living Well Senior Showcase returns to Peterborough03:47 | June 18, 2024
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Heat wave arrives in Peterborough region02:13 | June 17, 2024
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‘Change the Cycle’ in Peterborough raises funds for mental health supports as local CMHA sees increasing demand02:06 | June 15, 2024
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Peterborough Public Health plans to cover wastewater surveillance costs after province drops the program01:50 | June 13, 2024
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Ontario public health units report rise in whooping cough cases02:04 | June 11, 2024
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Trent University adds 37 defibrillators at Peterborough, Oshawa campuses02:16 | June 10, 2024
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2024 Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival largest in recent years, organizers say02:10 | June 8, 2024
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Publicly accessible defibrillators available across Trent University campuses02:16 | June 7, 2024
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Chemical exposure reported at trucking company in Peterborough00:36 | June 6, 2024
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Capable Con in Peterborough raises awareness for accessibilty00:58 | June 4, 2024
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City of Peterborough accessibility plan prioritizes employment opportunities, infrastructure upgrades01:51 | June 4, 2024
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Poilievre, Liberals trade accusations of ‘wacko’ behaviour in Parliament over carbon pricing debate03:42 | June 3, 2024
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Porch Pirates for Good collect nearly 20,000 pounds of food for Kawartha Food Share01:13 | June 3, 2024
-
Minden residents vow to keep fighting for return of emergency department year after closure02:42 | May 31, 2024
-
West Nile virus detected in Peterborough as mosquito season begins02:00 | May 30, 2024
-
Tents return along CP rail line in Peterborough, Ont., after initial removal01:37 | May 28, 2024
-
Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont., to be without lifeguards for 2nd summer02:42 | May 28, 2024
-
Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls for ‘urgent action’ to address opioid crisis02:18 | May 27, 2024
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Ontario pharmacists now able to prescribe for 13 common ailments01:52 | January 2, 2023
-
Advocates challenge Doug Ford’s policy against safe consumption sites in Ontario05:27 | 5 hours ago
-
How Ontario’s harm reduction strategy changes could impact B.C.01:49 | August 21, 2024
-
Trinity Community Centre report highlights homelessness, addiction issues in Peterborough02:27 | August 20, 2024
-
Inclusive playground planned in Ennismore02:01 | August 16, 2024
-
Study says Ontario health care workers ‘running on empty’02:15 | August 16, 2024
-
Peterborough and area health units urge parents to ensure children’s vaccinations updated before new school year02:10 | August 15, 2024
-
Peterborough County continues doctor recruitment efforts01:56 | July 30, 2024
-
Peterborough doctors’ think-tank aims to help physician shortage, improve recruitment efforts01:53 | July 25, 2024
-
Public Health Ontario warns of spike in Mpox cases00:33 | July 16, 2024
-
Norwood Pride highlights importance of celebrating inclusivity in rural communities04:15 | July 12, 2024
-
Peterborough health officials applaud AMO stance on Ontario’s opioid crisis02:33 | July 10, 2024
-
Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough hosts third annual backyard summer social01:00 | June 24, 2024
-
Fatal opioid overdoses surge in Ontario shelters: report01:50 | June 18, 2024
-
Living Well Senior Showcase returns to Peterborough03:47 | June 18, 2024
-
Heat wave arrives in Peterborough region02:13 | June 17, 2024
-
‘Change the Cycle’ in Peterborough raises funds for mental health supports as local CMHA sees increasing demand02:06 | June 15, 2024
-
Peterborough Public Health plans to cover wastewater surveillance costs after province drops the program01:50 | June 13, 2024
-
Ontario public health units report rise in whooping cough cases02:04 | June 11, 2024
-
Trent University adds 37 defibrillators at Peterborough, Oshawa campuses02:16 | June 10, 2024
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2024 Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival largest in recent years, organizers say02:10 | June 8, 2024
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Publicly accessible defibrillators available across Trent University campuses02:16 | June 7, 2024
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Chemical exposure reported at trucking company in Peterborough00:36 | June 6, 2024
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Capable Con in Peterborough raises awareness for accessibilty00:58 | June 4, 2024
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City of Peterborough accessibility plan prioritizes employment opportunities, infrastructure upgrades01:51 | June 4, 2024
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Poilievre, Liberals trade accusations of ‘wacko’ behaviour in Parliament over carbon pricing debate03:42 | June 3, 2024
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Porch Pirates for Good collect nearly 20,000 pounds of food for Kawartha Food Share01:13 | June 3, 2024
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Minden residents vow to keep fighting for return of emergency department year after closure02:42 | May 31, 2024
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West Nile virus detected in Peterborough as mosquito season begins02:00 | May 30, 2024
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Tents return along CP rail line in Peterborough, Ont., after initial removal01:37 | May 28, 2024
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Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont., to be without lifeguards for 2nd summer02:42 | May 28, 2024
-
Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls for ‘urgent action’ to address opioid crisis02:18 | May 27, 2024
Ontario pharmacists now able to prescribe for 13 common ailments
Description
January 2, 2023
A new provincial program has boosted the prescription powers of Ontario pharmacists. In an effort to take some weight off primary care providers, pharmacies can now prescribe treatment for more than a dozen ailments.
Sam Houpt reports...
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