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- 2/13/2024
Pharmacy U Toronto presenter Susie Jin: ‘Glucose monitoring technology is evolving . . . so should we.’
Today, glucose monitoring, in the form of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), continues to evolve. As CGM technology advances, so does the evidence demonstrating the utility of CGM. - 2/12/2024
Q&A with Pharmacy U presenter Michael Boivin: ‘My passion is in knowledge translation’
After graduating from university, I never thought that I would follow a unique entrepreneurial path. I was working as a community pharmacist and loving the interaction with patients and the changing scope of the profession. I always thought that I would eventually own a community pharmacy and follow the path of so many great pharmacist colleagues. - 1/15/2024
Pharmacists embrace point-of-care testing
As pharmacists we have proven repeatedly, especially during the pandemic, that we do not walk away from a challenge, especially when it has the potential to vastly improve patient care. - 12/4/2023
Smart pharmacy staffing for the holidays
Labour shortages have been a fact of life for generations. Complicating this situation is the significant upset in staff availability over the holidays. So how do you plan your pharmacy staffing for the holiday season? - 11/29/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week AJ Asgari, PharmD: “…the most exciting thing about being an entrepreneur is the unknown.”
The biggest challenge being an entrepreneur is the fact there is no playbook. You have to be willing to take a roller coaster ride that doesn't stop. There are no brakes, there's no getting off the ride, and you must commit to every up, down, loop, and turn. - 11/22/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Ali Reyhany: “Being an entrepreneur can sometimes be lonely.”
Being an entrepreneur can sometimes be lonely, and there's a lot of pressure because many people depend on you. You want to do right by your partners, investors, employees, and family. The workload and tough situations can be stressful, which might not be the case if you didn't start the business. - 11/20/2023
6 steps to take before you add minor ailment prescribing to your pharmacy
We find ourselves in an exciting era for the pharmacy profession! Pharmacists in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador now have the authority to prescribe for various minor ailments. While not identical, this marks a significant step forward for pharmacists as they strive to shape clinical service-based community pharmacy practice. - 11/15/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Chris Gardner: “It is easy for an entrepreneur to get out of balance.”
What excites me about being a healthcare entrepreneur is the opportunity to help grow great Canadian organizations that make meaningful differences in the health and well-being of the communities they serve. - 11/8/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Fabio De Rango: “We are focused on patient-centred care.”
Helping others fulfill their potential is what excites me the most. It is why I love what I do. I challenge everyone within my team, not only at work, but also in their personal lives, to make today better than yesterday and tomorrow better than today. - 11/6/2023
What was the impact of COVID-19 on front-line pharmacist roles?
Dr. Yazid Al Hamarneh and his research team took a unique approach to determine how the recent pandemic influenced pharmacists’ roles and professional identity.