Pharmacist's Letter Canada

Commentary: New Drug: Dificid (Fidaxomicin) August 2012

Article: the new oral drug Dificid (DIFF-ih-sid, fidaxomicin) for Clostridium difficile diarrhea August 2012

PL Voices: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease June 2012

Article: questions about how to prevent or treat Lyme disease June 2012

Commentary: Proton Pump Inhibitors: Possible Risk of C. difficile-associated Diarrhea March 2012

Article: new warnings that PPIs (omeprazole, etc) might increase the risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea March 2012

Commentary: Lower Age Limit for Zostavax (Herpes Zoster Vaccine) January 2012

Chart: Choosing a UTI Antibiotic for Elderly Patients December 2011

Article: Which antibiotics should you recommend for urinary tract infections in elderly patients December 2011

Commentary: Cystoplus for Cystitis August 2011

Article: whether Cystoplus (sodium citrate) is effective for pain from bladder infections August 2011

Article: YOUNGER patients get Zostavax to prevent shingles May 2011

Commentary: Do Patients with Implants Need Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Procedures? April 2011

Commentary: Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Women April 2011

Other: Natural Medicines in the Clinical Management of Urinary Tract Infections April 2011