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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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Heartburn-treating drug Pepcid one of many including those for blood pressure control that are not available due to shortages in Canada; the law of unintended consequences plays a predominant role.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 16, 2020 Source:Canada faces shortage of heartburn drug Pepcid after Zantac recall Reference:A dire scarcity of drugs is worsening, in part, because they are so cheap
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Sunday House Call, #711, September 29, 2019: The drug shortages hit home
Sunday House Call, #711, September 29, 2019: The drug shortages hit home Topics today include:The drug shortages in Canada are becoming increasingly common and directly affecting patient care. It seems to be getting worse. Three African countries are embarking on a measles vaccination blitz to counter the epidemic that has kill more than 3500 people,…
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Sunday House Call, #710, September 22, 2019: Beating viruses and parasites back
Sunday House Call, #710, September 22, 2019: Beating viruses and parasites back Topics today include:Researchers have uncovered a potential reason why people gain weight as they age. The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine report on positive progress in the development of a Herpes Simplex (Genital Herpes) vaccine. Animal models were successful. Now we need…
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If US citizens start buying our meds en mass, you can bet there will be shortages.
Health Headlines Commentary for August 1, 2019 Source: Shortages feared as U.S. looks to Canada for cheaper prescription drugs
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Shortage of BCG drug for non muscle invasive bladder cancer results in rationing
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 8, 2014 Source: Canadian shortage of vital bladder cancer drug prompts rationing Reference: