Monthly Archives: June 2018

Recently, we’ve discussed how specific biologic medications work. Rituxan was the first medication presented and we also shared how Orencia (abatacept) works.   This was prompted by a patient asking me to express in writing what I verbally explain when someone is … Continue reading →

In a previous blog we spoke about what a biologic medication is, and how it is produced through the programming of live cells to produce a treatment that mimics a protein structure in a human. Biosimilars are produced after the … Continue reading →

Our pharmacist, Carolyn Whiskin recently returned from the Canadian Pharmacist’s Association meeting in Fredricton, New Brunswick where she presented on the topic of biologics and biosimilars. Biologic treatments have revolutionized the way we treat many autoimmune diseases. Human insulin is … Continue reading →

Our Pharmacist Carolyn Whiskin recently attended the Ontario Rheumatology Association Meeting as clinical  pharmacist specializing in treatments for rheumatic diseases.  One of the presentations featured Carol Kennedy from the Health Quality Ontario  (HQO) Program. The HQO is the provincial advisor on quality health care in … Continue reading →