What's New

Professional Practice Resources

ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin

Volume 13, Issue 4, May 22, 2013

added May 9, 2013

"The Apothecary" & Other Communications

The Apothecary Spring 2013

added April 16, 2013

Standards, Guidelines & Policies

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador Methadone Maintenance Treatment Standards and Guidelines

updated March 25, 2013

Recent Advisories

Advisories for Pharmacists

Association of THALOMID® (thalidomide capsules) with an increased risk of second primary malignancies

May 22, 2013

Recall of Magnesium Sulfate Injection, USP 50%, 50 mL vial, Lot 6103881, expiry date October 2014, due to potential for glass particles

May 21, 2013

ZITHROMAX® /ZMAX SR® (azithromycin) and the Risk of potentially Fatal Cardiac Arrhythmias

May 16, 2013

Advisories for the Public

Four acetaminophen products for children and infants recalled due to quality concerns

May 23, 2013

Association of THALOMID® (thalidomide capsules) with risk of second cancers

May 22, 2013

Three companies voluntarily recalling all lots of their antipsychotic medication due to possible contamination issues

May 19, 2013

Health Canada's review of Diane-35 supports current labelling and use

May 17, 2013

ZITHROMAX® /ZMAX SR® (azithromycin) and the Risk of potentially Fatal Irregular Heart Beats

May 16, 2013