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Higher rates of mental disorders, suicidal thoughts among transgender people: study

Dr. Sarah Fraser, a family doctor who runs a gender-affirming clinic in Halifax, said the study results were ‘unfortunately not surprising.’

Tackling pharmacy tech pay discrepancies

A global look at why those with less technical jobs earn more.

No relief in ‘relief pharmacist?’

As techs we may not have the education of pharmacists, but we still have the same duty to protect our patients.

Chronic hives? New app allows patients to easily track symptoms

More than 65 million people are affective by chronic hives, but researchers say the condition is often underdiagnosed.

Is hormone therapy keeping postmenopausal women ‘younger’?

Phenotypic and chronological ages are further apart among those using the therapy.

Plugging the drain: The critical role of loss prevention in community pharmacies

Couche Tard, On the Run parent firms challenge Health Canada nicotine pouch rules

Convenience store firms that operate thousands of outlets across Canada are taking the federal government to court.

Pharmacist-led interventions focusing on improper medication disposal are lacking

Systematic review examines pharmacist-led interventions that address improper disposal practices of unused and expired household medications.

This PharmaChoice member dropped PrescribeIT—will others follow?

The proposed 20-cent transaction fee for PrescribeIT for new and renewal electronic prescriptions is set to take effect in January.

For Canadians seeking a non-mRNA COVID vaccine, lack of Novavax shot is ‘unfair’

Six common natural products potentially harmful to the liver

One study showed 15.6 million U.S. adults consume so-called natural products associated with hepatotoxic risks.

Where’s the patient information?

If our job is to ensure patients receive their medications in the safest way possible, why are we skipping this step?

Semaglutide: First generic announced for 2026 in Canada

Canadian company Sandoz is set to launch the very first generic semaglutide in 2026, making this costly treatment more accessible, possibly raising other issues.

How antibiotics administered to newborns transform immunity into allergy

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have identified the cellular and molecular mechanisms, induced by a class of antibiotics, that can lead to respiratory allergies.