KIRKLAND –NURTEC ODT® (rimegepant) is now available in Canada for use in the acute treatment of migraine, with or without aura in adults older than 18 years of age.[iii] NURTEC is an orally disintegrating calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist tablet. It was approved by Health Canada on December 1, 2023. Classified as one of the 10 most disabling medical illnesses …
KIRKLAND – Pfizer Canada was named one of Montreal’s Top Employers for 2024 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. Pfizer has had a long-standing presence in the Greater Montreal area, providing a positive work environment and benefits offerings to its Montreal-based employees for over 70 years. “At our core, we are about helping people live healthier lives. As Pfizer celebrates 175 years of working …
Indianapolis – Lilly is committed to meeting the needs of people affected by diabetes and obesity with treatment options that change the way healthcare providers can treat these diseases and offer breakthroughs for patients. The development and approvals of Mounjaro® and Zepbound® demonstrate our continued commitment to this mission. Patient safety is Lilly’s top priority, and we actively monitor, evaluate, and report …
INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced results from a first-of-its-kind study of lebrikizumab specifically designed for people with skin of color and moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, commonly called eczema. In this study, treatment with lebrikizumab, an investigational medicine, showed improvement in skin clearance and itch relief. These late-breaking results from a Phase 3 study are being presented today at the American Academy of …
Ottawa – Health Canada has recalled several medical devices including one the agency warns could potentially cause death in the most vulnerable patients. That device is known as the OmniLab Advanced, and it’s typically used by people with sleep apnea — a condition where those affected stop and restart breathing while asleep. Several models of ophthalmic surgery procedure packs, 2 models of …
Ottawa – This week marks National Dental Hygienist Week™, sponsored by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. This week offers the opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding work of Canada’s dental hygienists in providing safe, quality care to help keep our teeth, mouth, and gums healthy. This year’s theme is “Oral Health for Total Health”. Regular visits to an oral health professional …
Toronto – Deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland was in Toronto recently where she announced next step to universal access to free contraceptives in Canada. She said: Hello, and welcome to University—Rosedale. You are here in my home riding, which I have such a privilege to represent. I would like to start by acknowledging that we are gathered on the traditional …
Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) encourages eligible residents to get vaccinated against mpox (formerly monkeypox) after confirming an increase in cases since the start of the year. To provide low-barrier, convenient, and equitable access to vaccination, TPH is hosting a series of clinics starting April 3. Walk-in and booked appointments are available. TPH encourages eligible residents to book appointments using …
New school is one of a number of provincial initiatives that will help connect up to 98 per cent of Ontario residents to primary care TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing an initial investment of $9 million through the 2024 budget, Building a Better Ontario, to begin the design and planning for York University’s new medical school in Vaughan. The new …
Toronto – At Snowdon Pharmacy in downtown Toronto, Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, highlighted the government’s plan to rollout the first phase of national universal pharmacare—an initiative that will be a part of the upcoming Budget 2024. This plan will break down …
