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U.S. pharmacies that are compounding unregulated vials of semaglutide for sale during the Ozempic shortage has led to Poison centers reporting a 1,500% increase in calls related to accidental overdose.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 15, 2023 Source:Poison centers see nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to injected weight-loss drugs as people accidentally overdose
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Substandard medications becoming an issue in Canada
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 25, 2014 Source: ‘Substandard medicines a problem,’ recall review finds Reference: Quality of medicines in Canada: a retrospective review of risk communication documents, BMJ Open
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Generic drugs can be hit or miss with respect to efficacy and patients are the target
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 2, 2011 [display_podcast]
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Why certain generic drugs do not work as assumed
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 28, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Ten Top-Selling Drugs Coming Off Patent
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Competition Bureau of Canada investigates generic drug pricing
The Competition Bureau an independent law enforcement agency of Industry Canada recently released a report investigating the pricing and marketing of generic medications in Canada. Their findings were similar to those reported by Brett Skinner of the Fraser Institute several months ago. The Competition Bureau has concerns that despite strong competition between generic medication manufacturers,…
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Canada’s Drug Price Paradox 2007
What is the true cost of prescription medications in Canada compared to other countries? It is generally assumed that the cost of prescription medications is increasing at a rapid rate. Governments looking for ways to control spending may not be saving as much as they could according to a new study, Canada’s Drug Price Paradox…