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- 8/31/2011
Pharmacy technician takes on managerial role
WRHA's Christina Santos supervises a staff of six inventory systems technicians, one pharmacy aide, the pharmacy purchasing and inventory warehouse, as well as the technical systems. - 8/31/2011
Pharmacy MBA: How to organize your workday and get things done
About Pharmacy MBA: This is the ninth in a series of articles to guide entrepreneurial pharmacists in their business. - 8/31/2011
Libyan pharmacist risks life to support rebels
Walid Tarsin risks imprisonment, even death to deliver medicine to rebels. - 8/31/2011
Osteoporosis: assessment and treatment to prevent fractures in older adults
Older adults are the fastest growing demographic in Canada, with 14% of the population consisting of individuals age 65 years and older.(1) Both men and women now live, on average, to more than 80 years of age. One of the challenges with a growing aged population is an increase in osteoporosis and fractures. Osteoporosis can affect both males and females: one in three fractures occur in men, and they suffer greater morbidity and mortality than women. - 8/31/2011
Ontario CMPA fees to drop 54% next year
Decrease due to pressure from Ontario government but doctors call it ‘cash grab’ that will undermine reserve - 8/31/2011
Ontario adds more paid pharmacy services
Pharmacists can now claim reimbursement for smoking cessation counselling and pharmaceutical opinions. - 8/31/2011
NHP Forum: Botanical therapies for menopause
A look at the science behind the most popular botanical supplements for relief of menopausal symptoms. - 8/31/2011
NACDS Marketplace: Coming soon to a drugstore near you
NACDS Marketplace showcases health and beauty trends. - 8/31/2011
N.S. prescription drug report fails to set timelines
Report on drug problem criticized for not setting timelines, financial commitments. - 8/31/2011
Mind Your Business: Why should you care about marketing?
Today’s consumer is most interested in how you can solve a problem or fill a need and then deliver the solution in the way that they prefer. - 8/31/2011
Medication Forum: GLP-1 analogues for managing type 2 diabetes
Q. How do exenatide and liraglutide differ, and what will be the likely role of these GLP-1 analogues in the management of type 2 diabetes? - 8/31/2011
Managing chemotherapy side effects
Cancer patients often experience side effects from their treatment and require care and advice after leaving the clinic. Here's how pharmacists can help.