Provinces face prescription-drug shortage

Provinces face prescription-drug shortage
Quebec and other provinces are facing an acute shortage of many prescription drugs — from antibiotics to medications for the treatment of leukemia — and there appears to be no end in sight for the shortfall, pharmacists and other experts are warning.
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Study: Major acne problem may raise suicide risk
People receiving treatment for severe acne may be at higher risk of attempting suicide, but that is probably caused by depression linked to the condition and not the drug, a new study says.
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U.S. Drug Safety Agency Gets Tougher on Risks After Avandia
U.S. regulators appear to be increasing their scrutiny of product risks after cases like the bitter debate over the diabetes pill Avandia, industry executives and experts said this week. The Food …
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