ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 10/9/2023
Which type of magnesium is best?
I guarantee that your patients are looking for magnesium on your shelves right now, and I guarantee that they are confused. Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types of magnesium and which ones are better or worse when it comes to side effects? - 9/28/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Kyle Boggio: "I don’t like to rest on 'good enough'.”
Seeing customers who are able to regain control over their health, reduce burden on their caretakers or even just express joy with the experience that a member of the Boggio family of pharmacies gave them puts a smile on my face and pushes me to keep striving for improvement. - 9/27/2023
Pharmacy U Vancouver presenter Nat Jones: Getting even – demystifying compounded treatments for hyperpigmentation
Becoming involved in the field of dermatology for many of us can be intimidating. One of the areas in which a lot of dermatology patients will need help is formulas to treat hyperpigmentation. This is a rewarding potential market segment and having a handful of proven compound options can provide for a need, help develop relationships with practitioners and bring business to your pharmacy. - 9/25/2023
Pharmacy U Vancouver presenter Chris Juozaitis – Embracing change in my pharmacy in Gibsons, B.C.
This patient-care model, in which each team member practises to their full scope, is at the core of Howe Sound’s ability to adapt to the evolving pharmacy landscape while generating revenue for the pharmacy, says Juozaitis, who has owned the pharmacy since 1988. - 9/21/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Jena Quinn: "Just take the plunge."
I don't have to conform to the standard role of a pharmacist. I don't have to clock in and out. I don't have to suppress my creative ideas due to restrictive job roles and responsibilities. - 9/18/2023
The essential connection between business and pharmacy practice
Embracing the business side of pharmacy goes beyond just maximizing profits; it also involves enhancing patient outcomes, healthcare systems, and the profession as a whole. We are investing in a better and more prosperous future for pharmacy, one that benefits the healthcare sector and the people we serve, by encouraging pharmacy students to have a thorough understanding of business fundamentals. - 9/18/2023
My learning: Essential topics for pharmacy management
Taking the time to reflect and being open to learning business strategies will not only contribute to our overall success but also provides a greater appreciation for the intricacies of pharmacy. - 9/13/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week John Girgis: "As an entrepreneur, you have to think big and dream big – without limits."
If you focus on the trees, you will miss the forest, but if you focus on the forest, you will get all of the trees thrown in. Financial reward comes by focusing on the "forest" – serving a specific target audience with a better product or service than what is currently being offered. - 6/28/2023
Pharmpreneur of the Week Jeff May: "I firmly believe in the importance of discovering more efficient methods to deliver care."
There have always been challenges confronting pharmacists, the pharmacy industry, and healthcare in Canada. Canadians consistently encounter difficulties with medication therapies, including issues with adherence, adverse effects, unmanaged polypharmacy, and suboptimal outcomes. - 3/13/2023
Pharmacy U presenter Zubin Austin: "Rage is all the rage: Dealing with conflict and hostility in practice"
Join us on Saturday, April 1st at 730 a.m. to learn more about yourself, conflict management, and what you can do to better manage difficult situations, conversations, and people.