OPEN awarded $2 million from Ministry of Health and Long-term Care

Over $2 million awarded through the Ministry’s Health System Research Fund to support a suite of new research projects that build on previous OPEN research findings

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Three OPEN researchers receive funding from Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy to support innovative pharmacy practice research

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CANImmunize — a new app to keep track of your immunization records

The vaccination information you need to help keep you and your loved ones safe can now be found in the palm of your hand.

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Stopping unnecessary stomach acid medications

Just published in Canadian Family Physician

First evidence-based deprescribing guideline

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Pharmacists best equipped to personalize medications based on patient’s DNA

Pharmacists can be trained to recommend and apply genetic testing results for their patients to tailor their medications

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Review of MedsCheck Diabetes program in Ontario

Findings from OPEN’s four-year review of the MedsCheck Diabetes program published in the Canadian Journal of Diabetes

Improving prescribing, use and health outcomes for older adults

A new OPEN study to explore the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of interventions to integrate quality improvement into community pharmacies

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Evidence-based antipsychotics deprescribing algorithm

A new tool to help clinicians decide when and how to safely reduce antipsychotics

Evidence-based benzodiazepine deprescribing algorithm and information pamphlet

New tools, available in both English and French, to help clinicians decide when and how to safely reduce benzodiazepines

Evidence-based PPI deprescribing algorithm and information pamphlet

New tools, available in both English and French, to help clinicians decide when and how to safely reduce proton pump inhibitors