ORA Members Honoured at the 2016 ACR Annual Meeting in Washington
The ORA wishes to recognize the following members for receiving prestigious awards at the 2016 ACR Annual Meeting: Dr. Claire Bombardier: Distinguished Clinician Scholar Award Dr. Carter Thorne: ACR Master Designation We would […]
Retreatment with Rituximab (Rituxan) through EAP.
The ORA EAP Committee has worked with the ministry to extend the duration of coverage of rituximab to avoid delays in access at the point of flare. Complete details of this important change are […]
Good News on EAP Approvals!
A summary of the ORA EAP committee meeting, including immediate action steps on EAP approvals may be read by clicking here. […]
EAP Update: Unacceptable Approval Timelines
August 11, 2016 EAP Update: Unacceptable Approval Timelines In the ORA’s regular calls with Rob Campbell, Director of the Drug Program Delivery Branch (DPDB), it was agreed that EAP turnaround times can be […]
MTX info “fax back” to Pharmacists
Methotrexate remains an important therapeutic agent in Rheumatology, for Rheumatoid arthritis and other systemic and auto-immune diseases. Its prescription and subsequent use is often challenged by mis-information at the dispensing levels, often finding […]
Funding Announcement from the MOHLTC
Please take a moment to review a new funding announcement from the MOHLTC. We will be revising the EAP forms for Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis and will upload them onto […]
Early Detection of RA: Watch the Video!
On April 16, 2016 a 4-minute video segment featuring Dr. Carter Thorne will air on CTV’s “Canadian Health & Family” show. To view the video segment, please select a link below. Streaming: […]
Ontario IVIG Utilization Management Strategy: 2015-2016 Update
A summary article on this project may be downloaded by clicking here. […]
Update: Funding of Inflectra Under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program
Effective Feb 25, 2016 the Ontario Public Drug Programs will begin funding Inflectra for eligible Ontario Drug Benefit recipients. Please click on the links below for information on LU codes. An FAQ document […]
Results are in! Announcing the new OMA positions for the Section on Rheumatology
The following OMA positions for the Section on Rheumatology have been acclaimed: Philip Baer: Chair and Delegate Nikhil Chopra: Vice-chair and Alternate Delegate Julie Kovacs: Secretary and Alternate Delegate The ORA congratulates each of […]