ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 10/19/2024
Pharmacy U Vancouver presenter Mike Boivin: how to practise what you learn at pharmacy conferences
All too often pharmacists pick continuing education topics based on availability and not on their learning needs or the demographics of their patients. If a pharmacist has a practice that predominantly serves older patients, learning should focus on skills and education tailored to this patient group. - 10/7/2024
Q&A with Pharmacy U presenter Ajit Johal: ‘The future of pharmacy is chronic disease management.’
I have been a presenter at Pharmacy U since 2018, where I gave a presentation on travel medicine. I have always been impressed with the event attendance and, specifically, engagement from attendees to elevate their practice. - 9/22/2024
Introducing my 9 Fs of leadership
The days of ‘Command and Control’ – ‘Do as I say, not as I do’ – are long gone, and thankfully so. You don’t have to be the CEO to influence the culture of your organization or store. Everyone plays a part in the establishment of the work culture; the CEO simply sets the tone and encourages similar behaviours from every team member. - 9/16/2024
Pharmacy U presenter Heba BaniHani: 'I take pride in positively impacting patients'
Success as a migraine pharmacist means I am able to enhance patients’ lives through effective symptom management, empowering them with knowledge, and fostering strong relationships. It's about making a positive impact, gaining respect in the healthcare community, and finding personal fulfillment in improving lives. - 9/9/2024
Pharmacy U presenter Fairuz Siraj: Rapid Relief: A Pharmacist's Guide to the Latest in Acute Migraine Treatment
Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by intense, throbbing headaches, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Affecting millions worldwide, migraines can be debilitating, impacting daily life and productivity. As new treatments emerge, pharmacists must stay informed to offer the best care. - 9/2/2024
My top 3 leadership lessons to get started
Full disclosure: I am not now, nor was I ever, a pharmacist. But as they say: ‘some of my best friends are pharmacists’ and I sure got to know hundreds—thousands?—of pharmacists and their teams over my 27 years in pharmacy. I was proud and privileged to be entrusted with the leadership of an independent community retail pharmacy brand. - 6/3/2024
4 top tips to find the right seasonal pharmacy staff when you need them
Spring has arrived and summer, with vacations and changes in business patterns, is not far behind. It is time to start thinking about seasonal staffing – whether for front shop positions or pharmacy tech jobs. - 5/20/2024
How to build a purpose-driven pharmacy
Why you do what you do is just as important as making money. The purpose-driven half of the formula for success involves aligning your pharmacy’s business values with your personal values. - 4/29/2024
3 keys to launching a new patient service
For many pharmacists, the process of launching a new patient service begins with that lightbulb moment when they conceive of a breakthrough idea. Often, they are so passionate about their idea that they believe its merits will be self-evident to prospective customers. It will sell itself! - 4/1/2024
How can the pharmacist-at-intake workflow model set you free?
In the 30 years I’ve worked as a pharmacy owner and as a process analyst/ designer advising independent and corporate pharmacies around the world, the pharmacist-at-intake workflow is the most transformative single advancement I have witnessed.