Wendy Levinson - Calgary's Business

Turning the tide on the harm of opioids

Posted by Wendy Levinson | Dec 19, 2019

Doctors must discuss pain management options with patients and not jump to the prescription pad for a quick fix

Posted by Karen Born | Dec 16, 2019

By thinking twice before prescribing and talking with patients about the risks of medications, clinicians are tackling overuse

Posted by Wendy Levinson | Oct 3, 2019

And using an antibiotic when not needed makes patients more vulnerable to antibiotic-resistant infections

Posted by Phil Emberley | Jan 24, 2018

A new national program has pharmacists dispensing advice on how to curb harmful medications, particularly for seniors