How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect Canada’s Drug Manufacturing Landscape Expanded tariffs spell drug shortages and higher prices for Canadians. 2/3/2025 U.S. President Donald Trump’s expanded tariffs on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico have sparked significant concer...
Health Canada Drug Approvals: New Medications for 2024 & Early 2025 Health Canada’s ongoing commitment to ensuring safe and effective medications is evident through its recent approvals. The following list includes new drugs, biosimilars, and dosage forms that receive...
Federal Health Data Interoperability Legislation in Limbo, but Canada Health Infoway Remains Optimistic Published on: February 7, 2025 Canada’s healthcare sector faces a significant challenge in achieving seamless health data interoperability across the nation. The federal bill that could provide a stro...
Osteoporosis in Women: Prevention, Risk Factors, and Treatment Osteoporosis in Women: Prevention, Risk Factors, and Treatment Understanding Osteoporosis in Women Osteoporosis is a prevalent condition that weakens bones, increasing the risk of fractures. Studies i...
B.C. Ends Take-Home Safer Supply: A Shift in the Opioid Crisis Response The British Columbia (B.C.) government has announced a major overhaul of its safer-supply anti-addiction program. Health Minister Josie Osborne revealed that the province is ending the take-home safer...
Preliminary Canadian Guidance on Avian Influenza Vaccination: NACI’s Latest Recommendations Understanding Canada’s Approach to Avian Influenza Vaccination The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has issued preliminary guidance on the use of human vaccines against avian influen...
Court Orders Health Canada to Reassess Glyphosate Health Risks: What This Means for Canadians Court Orders Health Canada to Reassess Glyphosate Health Risks: What This Means for Canadians Glyphosate, the most widely used pesticide ingredient in Canada, is now under scrutiny as Health Canada ha...
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Five Health Canada Advisories Every Physician and Pharmacist Should Know Staying informed about Health Canada advisories is essential for healthcare professionals, ensuring optimal patient safety and compliance with updated regulations. Below, we highlight five crucial Hea...
B.C. Signs $670-Million Pharmacare Agreement: What It Means for You The British Columbia and federal governments have taken a monumental step in improving healthcare access by signing a $670-million, four-year pharmacare agreement . This initiative ensures universal c...
Bacterial Vaginosis Recurrence: Should Male Partners Be Treated? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection affecting nearly one-third of reproductive-aged women. Despite available treatments like metronidazole and clindamycin, recurrence rates remain a...
The Importance of Mental Health Counselling: How Talking Can Heal Why Mental Health Matters More Than Ever In today’s fast-paced world, mental health struggles are more common than you think. Stress, anxiety, and depression affect millions of people, yet many suffer...