Dr. Barry Dworkin

Drugs shortages in Canada have been around for years yet little action has been taken by the Canadian government. The pandemic now makes this more of an acute problem.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 14, 2020

Source:
Drug shortages could ‘imperil the lives’ of Canadians, doctors warn Ottawa

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