SINEMET® (levodopa/carbidopa) Merck Canada Inc., distributor of SINEMET® (levodopa/carbidopa) in Canada, released a statement on October 30th, 2018 noting that there are global manufacturing delays in the production and resupply of these products. There is...
Parkinson Society British Columbia is actively recruiting a volunteer Support Group Facilitator to assist in maintaining and strengthening the Parkinson’s community in Cranbrook. Established in 1969, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) serves to empower the...
Starting Saturday April 11, Parkinson Society BC is bringing back Step by Step for its sixth consecutive year! Step by Step is a free 12-week walking program aimed at incrementally improving the number of average daily steps an individual takes. This program gives...
In the Winter 2019 issue of Viewpoints, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) shares tips for managing holiday stress for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their carepartners. This issue also highlights the release of the updated Canadian Guidelines for...
As of November 26, 2019, apomorphine hydrochloride, sold under the brand name Movapo, has been made available as a part of BC PharmaCare’s Limited Drug Coverage Program under Special Authority. Special Authority grants coverage to a...
There have been several updates to the Limited Coverage Drug Program for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Limited coverage drugs are not generally considered to be first-line therapies or there are more cost-effective alternatives. To be eligible for...
Back for its 7th year, the annual Chocolate and Beer Tasting at Moody Ales is sure to satisfy the most sophisticated tastebuds. Explore small batch chocolates from Take a Fancy Chocolates paired with a brew from Moody Ales with flavourful and...
As of October 17, 2018, the federal government, under Bill C-45, has legalized the purchase and consumption of marijuana (also referred to as cannabis) for Canadians. If you are considering the medical use of marijuana or its derivatives for Parkinson’s...
In the Fall 2019 issue of Viewpoints, Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) highlights efforts to expand educational resources and increase access to healthcare professionals based on a recent community needs survey. This issue features an "Ask the Expert" section...
