Gary Siu

Gary Siu is the owner and pharmacist at Garlane Pharmacy in Vancouver, where he provides insight into the complexities of the new witnessed ingestion policy for hydromorphone prescriptions. He acknowledges the potential benefits of reducing medication diversion but also emphasizes the practical challenges and inconveniences that such requirements may impose on patients who rely on these medications.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

31,910

Power

1,427$

Sentiment

5.50

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Canada	2	5.50	0.08%	+0%	38,005,238	31,910	$1,700,000	1,427$
Totals	2				38,005,238	31,910	$1,700,000	1,427$

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Canada: Gary Siu, owner and pharmacist at Garlane Pharmacy in Vancouver, said it simply isn’t realistic to supervise a patient taking their medication numerous times a day. 6

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The Globe and Mail: B.C. Insider: Health Minister announces a rollback of a controversial strategy for the toxic drug crisis

Canada: Gary Siu, owner and pharmacist, commented on the challenges of supervising medication ingestion for patients. 5

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The Globe and Mail: Fate of B.C. safer supply program uncertain with witnessed dosing requirement