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AbbVie to discontinue Humira 40 mg adalimumab on Oct 30

AbbVie reports its Humira (adalimumab) 40 mg solution for subcutaneous injection, in pre-filled syringe and pen form, is to be discontinued on Oct 30, 2026, for business reasons.

Humira is a widely used biologic for arthritis, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease — patients and prescribers should confirm the switch to biosimilars or other alternatives.

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Bayer reports critical shortage of Climara 50 estradiol patches until December 15Shortage expected to end: Dec 15, 2026
Sandoz estradiol 25 mcg patches face critical supply shortage until October 30Shortage expected to end: Oct 30, 2026
Sandoz reports critical shortage of 37.5 mcg estradiol patches until October 30Shortage expected to end: Oct 30, 2026

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Rehabilitation assistant

Spark Lifecare

Location: Halifax, NS
Wage: $48.00–$57.00/hr
Employment type: Full time

Closes Nov 6, 2026

Posted Oct 30, 2026

Source: Job Bank (opens in a new tab)

Registered dental hygienist

Dr. Allana MacIsaac Dentistry

Location: Antigonish, NS
Wage: $44.00–$54.00/hr
Employment type: Permanent employment Full time 30 hours per week

Closes Nov 20, 2026

Posted Oct 30, 2026

Source: Job Bank (opens in a new tab)

Licensed pharmacy technician

Balser's Pharmachoice

Location: Conway, NS
Wage: $25.00–$29.00/hr
Employment type: Permanent employment Full time 35 to 40 hours per week

Closes Nov 20, 2026

Posted Oct 30, 2026

Source: Job Bank (opens in a new tab)

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Role	Status	Typical settings	Official starting point
Registered nurse	Regulated profession	Hospitals, community, long-term care	Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (opens in a new tab)
Licensed practical nurse	Regulated profession	Hospitals, long-term care, community	Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (opens in a new tab)
Continuing care assistant	Provincial registry	Long-term care, home care, hospitals	Nova Scotia CCA Registry (opens in a new tab)
Paramedic	Regulated profession	Ground and air ambulance across Nova Scotia	Nova Scotia Regulator of Paramedicine (opens in a new tab)
Medical laboratory technologist	Regulated profession	Hospital and diagnostic laboratories	Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (opens in a new tab)

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