July data on #opioid-related deaths in #Ontario from the OCC is now available. 🚨There were 219 suspect drug-related deaths reported in July 2026 in Ontario. Data available for download at odprn.ca/occ-opioid-a...

Patients & Pharmacists Wanted! ⭐ CareMAPRx is conducting virtual interviews to learn more about real-world experiences with pharmacist prescribing. 🔗 Check out the link below for details and eligibility. redcap.its.dal.ca/surveys/?s=H... #pharmacyresearch #patientvoice #pharmacist

1 week left until our Town Hall! Participants will reflect on lessons they learned while navigating Patient Support Programs (PSPs), the supports that were most helpful or challenging, and questions they still have. 📅 August 18, 2026 🕛 12:00–1:30 PM ET ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📸 Construction & Trades snapshot summary. Learn about key findings in the trends and circumstances surrounding opioid toxicity deaths among individuals working in the Construction and Trades sector. Details and information on other sectors can be found at odprn.ca/research/pub...

OCC data on opioid-related toxicities in Ontario is now available for 2026 Q1. Update includes: - Trends in opioid-related deaths over time, stratified by age, sex, and substances involved. - # of opioid-related deaths by Public Health Unit and Census Subdivision. odprn.ca/occ-opioid-a...

“When we kind of think about why people working in construction and trades are impacted, I think it’s the intersection of stigma surrounding talking about substance use and untreated pain” - Shaleesa Ledlie with CHCH www.chch.com/chch-news/ne... Read the report at odprn.ca/research/pub...

Join us for our upcoming Town Hall as we explore the experiences of people with long-term chronic conditions as well as their family/caregivers who have interacted with Patient Support Programs (PSPs). 📅 August 18, 2026 🕛 12:00–1:30 PM ET 🔗 odprn.ca/town-halls

New research from the @odprn.bsky.social, co-authored by Prof. Tara Gomes, found that while opioid toxicity affects workers across every sector, those in construction and trades experienced the highest rates of opioid toxicity deaths between 2018 and 2024: www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/news-announc...

Rates of opioid toxicity deaths highest among construction and trades workers, study finds

New report led by Professor (status) Tara Gomes highlights opioid toxicity deaths among Ontario workers, identifying specific sectors suffering the most.

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NEW report examines the difference in opioid-related harms across occupations in Ontario. Opioid toxicity death rates vary across occupational sectors in Ontario, with the highest burden observed among workers in Construction & Trades and Natural Resources & Agriculture. odprn.ca/research/pub...

Who’s RxReady for drug policy and research? RxReady is a FREE, self-paced, online course designed to make drug policy and research concepts accessible to anyone interested in understanding how medications are studied, regulated, funded, and used in Canada. Learn more at www.odprn.ca/RxReady

Patient Support Programs (PSPs) are services designed to help patients access and manage their medications. Our upcoming Town Hall will explore experiences of those with long-term chronic conditions who have interacted with PSPs. 📅 August 18, 2026 🕛 12:00–1:30 PM ET Register at odprn.ca/town-halls

New free learning opportunity! RxReady is a free, online training course for anyone interested in learning more about drug policy, regulation, and research in Canada. Learn about drugs, drug policy, research, the role of patient partners, and real-world case examples. www.odprn.ca/RxReady

June data on #opioid-related deaths in #Ontario from the OCC is now available. 🚨There were 225 suspect drug-related deaths reported in June 2026 in Ontario. Data available for download at odprn.ca/occ-opioid-a...

Upcoming Town Hall: Experiences with Patient Support Programs (PSPs) in Healthcare People living with long-term chronic conditions are invited to share their experiences, perspectives, & questions about PSPs 📅 August 18, 2026 🕛 12 – 1:30 PM ET Learn more and register at odprn.ca/town-halls/ 1/3

Join us for a webinar presented in partnership with the CATIE, exploring key findings on opioid toxicity death across employment sectors in Ontario. 📅 July 23, 2026 🕛 12 - 1 p.m. EDT 🔗 Register now: www.catie.ca/opioid-toxic...

Opioid toxicity deaths across employment sectors in Ontario

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📰 The latest edition of ODPRN's Quarterly Newsletter is now available! Here’s what the ODPRN was up to this past Spring and what is coming up this Summer. odprn.ca/newsletters/

Upcoming Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar Effective approaches to address unprecedented rates of death arising from the unregulated drug supply: Recent insights from British Columbia, 10 years after the declaration of a public health emergency 📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026 🕥 10:30 a.m. 📍 PB-850

New study shows that small changes in how benzodiazepines are prescribed can help prevent long-term use. Using shorter treatment courses, prescribing only one benzodiazepine, and choosing short-acting options were all linked to a lower risk of long-term use. Learn more at odprn.ca/research/pub...

May data on #opioid-related deaths in #Ontario from the OCC is now available. 🚨There were 217 suspect drug-related deaths reported in May 2026 in Ontario. Data available for download at odprn.ca/occ-opioid-a...

"Health Canada reviews that process to ensure it's aligned with good manufacturing practices." Mina Tadrous speaks with CBC News about the approval process for generic semaglutide products and the potential implications for access in Canada. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

Generic Ozempic is now on Canadian shelves. Is it the same as the brand name version? | CBC News

Some Canadian pharmacists are already stocking their shelves with generic versions of semaglutide, more commonly known by the brand name Ozempic. But will these generics be just as good, and how much ...

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Registration is open for OSSU Research Day 2026. Explore how patient-oriented research is being put into action to improve health systems and outcomes. 📅 September 23, 2026 📍 MaRS Discovery District, Toronto + Virtual 💻 Free to attend Register at event.fourwaves.com/ossu2026

OSSU Research Day 2026

Join OSSU Research Day 2026, September 23, 2026. Learn more on Fourwaves.

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New update to our Opioid Indicator Tool! This update includes 2025 annual data, as well as monthly/quarterly data up to December 2025. The Harm Reduction dashboard also includes data for Q1 2026. Learn more at odprn.ca/ontario-opio...

A recent study by Dr. Farihah Ali found that homeless women and gender-diverse people in Toronto are at much greater risk of fatal overdoses when compared to men. Learn more: https://ow.ly/eC4H50Z2ses

Disparities in overdose deaths: Toronto study highlights risks for homeless women and gender-diverse people

A recent study examined patterns of homelessness, shelter service use and mortality and found higher risks for women, gender-diverse people.

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NEW ODPRN study on opioid agonist therapy (OAT) use among First Nation Peoples in Ontario highlights evolving treatment patterns and access to care over the past decade. Learn more at odprn.ca/research/pub...

Coverage from @citynewstoronto.bsky.social highlights ongoing discussions on supervised consumption services and funding changes in Ontario. Citing evidence from the ODPRN, the article reinforces the importance of our ongoing work to monitor these trends. toronto.citynews.ca/2026/05/31/a...

Advocates rally for supervised consumption sites as funding cuts expected in weeks

Advocates, artists, community organizations, healthcare professionals and faith leaders gathered at the Metropolitan United Church on Saturday with a clear message for the Ford government: supervised ...

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NEW ODPRN study found that among older adults with insulin-treated diabetes in Ontario, immigrants were less likely than long-term residents to start using publicly funded flash glucose monitoring systems despite universal coverage. Learn more at odprn.ca/research/pub...

Canada has launched the new Canadian Drug Analysis Centre (CDAC) to strengthen the fight against illegal synthetic drugs like fentanyl. New specialized labs will help detect, trace, and analyze illegal drugs. Learn more at www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...

New Canadian Drug Analysis Centre strengthens fight against illegal drugs

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced the launch of the Canadian Drug Analysis Centre (CDAC). This significant investment will transform Canada’s drug testing capacity b...

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NEW ODPRN Town Hall report on the growing use of Sublocade as a treatment option for opioid use disorder. Read the report + listen to the audio clips from 4 of the individuals who shared live during the Town Hall. odprn.ca/town-halls/s...

New study shows how geographic location and neighbourhood social and economic conditions influenced how often children and youth used urgent mental health services during the pandemic in Ontario. odprn.ca/research/pub...

April data on #opioid-related deaths in #Ontario from the OCC is now available. 🚨There were 210 suspect drug-related deaths reported in April 2026 in Ontario. Data available for download at odprn.ca/occ-opioid-a...