Is tramadol really ineffective and risky?
For nearly half a century, tramadol has been used as a pain reliever. It is not perfect, no…
Supervised consumption now required for B.C’s safer supply users
A new rule set by the B.C. Health Ministry has come into effect, requiring medical supervision for those…
Gabapentin’s soaring use raises new safety questions
• Prescriptions for the nerve-pain drug have doubled in 15 years as doctors moved away from opioids and…
Andhra Pradesh appoints naturopath Manthena Satyanarayana Raju as govt advisor
Follow TNM’s WhatsApp channel for news updates and story links. The Andhra Pradesh government has named Manthena Satyanarayana Raju, a…
The best and worst drug names of 2025
Needless to say, these things are, ahem, subjective, and shouldn’t be read as making light of the therapies…
Cheaper medicines, better access: what’s changing for Canberra women in 2026
Posted on 2 January, 2026 From 1 January, a major shift in women’s healthcare will quietly but significantly…
What are the new rules in 2026? Here’s what’s changing from New Year’s Day
As the clock struck midnight on Wednesday, fireworks heralded in the start of a new year. At the…
Companies can make generic Ozempic as of next week, but don’t expect to get it soon
TORONTO — Drug companies in Canada are allowed to make lower priced generic versions of the blockbuster drug…
Why extending prescriptions to 12 months is a good thing – Cecilia Robinson
Under the current system, many patients must visit their prescriber every three months just to renew prescriptions, an…
Generic Ozempic can be made in Canada as of next week. Will it be cheaper? – National
Drug companies in Canada are allowed to make lower priced generic versions of the blockbuster drug Ozempic as…