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Ontario expands pharmacists' prescribing powers

Summary by Ground News

The Doug Ford government made the announcement on Thursday in its 2023 budget. Starting in the fall, the expanded prescribing power will include medications that treat moderate acne, canker sores, diaper dermatitis, yeast infections, pinworms and theadworms. Pharmacists have been able to prescribe Paxlovid, an oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19, since December 2022.

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Global News

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Ontario growing pharmacists’ prescribing powers, eyes further expansion

Two months after regulatory changes allowed pharmacists to prescribe treatments for 13 common ailments, Ontario announced in its budget that it is planning a further expansion.

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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National Post

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Ontario growing pharmacists' prescribing powers, eyes further expansion

TORONTO — Ontario is giving pharmacists additional prescription powers, and is considering allowing them to administer certain treatments and medications…

2 years ago·Canada

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Dawson Creek Mirror

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Ontario growing pharmacists' prescribing powers, eyes further expansion

TORONTO — Ontario is giving pharmacists additional prescription powers, and is considering allowing them to administer certain treatments and medications through injection.

2 years ago·British Columbia, Canada

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Mountainview Today

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Ontario growing pharmacists' prescribing powers, eyes further expansion

TORONTO — Ontario is giving pharmacists additional prescription powers, and is considering allowing them to administer certain treatments and medications through injection.

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New West Record

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Ontario growing pharmacists' prescribing powers, eyes further expansion

TORONTO — Ontario is giving pharmacists additional prescription powers, and is considering allowing them to administer certain treatments and medications through injection.

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Lakeland Today

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Ontario growing pharmacists' prescribing powers, eyes further expansion

TORONTO — Ontario is giving pharmacists additional prescription powers, and is considering allowing them to administer certain treatments and medications through injection.

2 years ago

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