Pharmacy Technician's Letter Canada

March 2019 Issue

Theft of opioids and other controlled substances by pharmacy staff is leading to big problems....

You'll see new computer alerts pop up about risky meds in adults over 65....

It will be easier for Canadians to get Stromectol (stroh-MEK-tol, ivermectin) to treat some parasitic infections....

You'll play a key role to help ensure medical devices in your pharmacy are used safely....

Neti Pot

Zaxine
rifaximin
A rifamycin antibiotic that has minimal absorption into the body for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.

Stromectol
ivermectin
A broad-spectrum antiparasitic agent for the treatment of intestinal roundworms or river blindness.

Nexium 24HR
esomeprazole
An OTC Proton Pump Inhibitor that has changed from Schedule II to Schedule III.