The August edition of The Pharmacist, the official newsletter of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia, is now available. It is a fully interactive newsletter. The first page serves as a Table of Contents. Just click on “more” under an article summary or click on one of the items under “Also in this Issue” to read the full [...]
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Drug Information System Will Better Protect Nova Scotians
The province is implementing a drug information system to better protect the health of Nova Scotians. Pharmacists, doctors and other prescribers will be able to share information about the medications patients are taking. Click here to read more.
Importance of Wearing Sunscreen
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Nova Scotia Air Quality Index
The Air Quality Health Index or “AQHI” is a tool to help protect your health. Using a scale from 1 to 10 and the words low, moderate, high, and very high, it measures current levels of outdoor air pollution and related health risk. It can help you decide when it is safe to be active [...]
Update for Members: Fair Drug Prices Act and Regulations Proclaimed; New tariff Agreement Approved
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Health Canada Advisories, Warnings and Recalls – June 27, 2011
Health Canada reviewing stop-smoking drug Champix (varenicline tartrate) and potential risk of heart problems in patients with heart disease Health Canada is informing Canadians of an ongoing review of the smoking-cessation aid Champix (the brand name for the prescription drug varenicline tartrate) and the possibility of a slightly increased risk of heart-related side effects in [...]
Province Reaches Tentative Agreement with Pharmacies
“The province has reached a tentative agreement with pharmacies that paves the way for lower drug prices and will make life better for Nova Scotians enrolled in Pharmacare. “ To read the full press release, please click here.
Tentative Agreement Reached between Pharmacy Association and Department of Health and Wellness
“After resuming negotiations earlier this week, a new tentative pharmacy tariff agreement hasbeen reached between the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS) and theDepartment of Health and Wellness. Full details of the agreement will be sharedwith PANS members after a final agreement is confirmed by both sides. To read the full press release, please click [...]
Health Canada Advisories, Warnings and Recalls – June 17, 2011
Health Canada reviewing diabetes drug pioglitazone (Actos) and potential risk of bladder cancer. For more information, click here
