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...
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...
Parkinson Society British Columbia is proud to connect our community with the resources and tools they need to live well. Since Parkinson's disease (PD) can present differently in each individual, the Society endeavours to maintain impartiality when providing...
The first edition of the Canadian Guidelines on Parkinson’s Disease was published in 2012. The second edition, providing updates with input from healthcare professionals, people with Parkinson's, and Parkinson Canada, was released in September 2019. The...
In an effort to further expand our reach, Parkinson Society BC is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre (PPRC). Beginning Thursday, October 3, 2019, we will be offering information and consultations to those...
