Month: May 2021

Insomnia: Overview and Update on Medication Management

Date: Wednesday June 9th 2021, virtual Zoom meetingTime: 7:00-8:30 pm EST Speaker: Dr. Alan Lowe, BSc Phm, MD, FRCP, Neuropsychiatrist and Sleep Specialist Learnining Objectives:This webinar will give an overview of insomnia management, an update on sedatives/hypnotics and practical management considerations that can be used in your daily pharmacy practice setting. See the invitation below…
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Ontario Proceeding with Second Dose Administration of AstraZeneca

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other public health experts is authorizing second dose of AstraZeneca vaccine. For a limited time during the week of May 24, individuals who received their first dose of AstraZeneca during the period of March 10, 2021 to March 19, 2021 may opt…
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Health Canada Authorizes More Flexible Storage Conditions for Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine

On May 19, 2021, Health Canada authorized Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to be stored at regular fridge temperature (2-8C) for up to one month at the point of use. See here for details.

Acne Management and Clinical Best Practices

Date: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021Time: 7:00pm-8:15pm EST virtual meeting Speaker: Dr. Adam Natsheh, MD FRCPC, Dermatologist Learning Objectives:• Pathogenesis and diagnosis of acne• Psychosocial impact of acne• Treatment selection for your patients• Counselling to optimize patient adherence and recurrence Please RSVP to Sarah Formagin at 647-880-8950 or sarah.formagin@bauschhealth.com for your Microsoft Teams connection. See here…
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A New Treatment Class for Insomnia Management

Learn about a novel treatment for insomnia by Eisai Date: Thursday May 20, 2021 Time: 7:00 to 8:00 PM Speaker: Dr. Michael Gaudet, MD, FRCP(C) Psychiatrist, Ottawa, Learning Objectives: Highlight the unmet needs with the current treatment options for insomnia Provide an overview of the orexin system and its implication in the treatment of insomnia…
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