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Study uncovers that some dietary supplements containing banned prescription drugs sold in US (also available in Canada)
Health Headlines Commentary for April 14, 2016 Source: Weight-Loss Supplements May Contain Banned Drug Reference: Pharmaceutical doses of the banned stimulant oxilofrine found in dietary supplements sold in the USA
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Anti-depressant prescription growth seen in children 15-19 years of age
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 19, 2014 Source: Prescriptions for Prozac-like drugs for youth growing, study shows Reference: Long-Term Trend in Pediatric Antidepressant Use, 1983–2007: A Population-Based Study
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Prescription drugs and herbal remedies follow the same science of drug interactions and can negatively affect health outcomes
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 5, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Mixing drugs and herbal remedies may pose a major health risk, researchers warn Reference: Evaluation of documented drug interactions and contraindications associated with herbs and dietary supplements: a systematic literature review
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Drug dispensing fees need to be explained
Many patients express their disdain over medication dispensing fees. All Canadian pharmacies charge this fee. I too had some misgivings about the fees but did not have the necessary background to draw any firm conclusions. Further enquiry to determine their origin and their original purpose was needed. Do people get value for their money? Why…