ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/8/2024
Blasting vaccination misinformation in your pharmacy practice
In a world where vaccine discussions are often laden with misconceptions and mounting tension, have you found it challenging to maintain productive conversations in your practice? If so, you’re not alone. - 1/8/2024
How to play—and win—the numbers game in your pharmacy
Two chronic afflictions can kill your pharmacy business – too much inventory and high overhead. If they get out of control, either one can ruin your business. With today's relatively affordable computerized business systems, there's no excuse for losing control. - 1/7/2024
Pharmpreneur of the week Nicolas Caprio: ‘The entrepreneurial journey is a constant learning process’
Entrepreneurship is a journey that requires dedication, resilience, and continuous learning. I encourage you to take calculated risks, be prepared for a learning curve, and remain adaptable to change and new opportunities. - 1/1/2024
Start your year with a social media plan for your pharmacy
With social media firmly established as a viable online marketing opportunity, how can you use technology to promote your pharmacy and its products and services? First of all, you don’t have to leave it to the big boys with the big budgets. - 12/20/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Sivajanan (Siva) Sivapalan: ‘When you recognize mentors in your life, keep them close’
The Canadian pharmacy sector is ripe for innovation and entrepreneurship, and connecting with inspiring figures can catalyze your professional journey. - 12/13/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Paul Sinclair: ‘Success is getting up each day and loving what I do’
I was always happy to work hard and give every opportunity the best chance of success. I enjoyed the challenge of business and of being successful in business. Even when things may not have worked out as expected, there was always the drive to look for other opportunities. - 12/6/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Mike Jaczko: If you are not failing, you are not trying!
We all need purpose in our lives. My purpose is to help people and to keep paying attention. My colleagues and I remain committed to keeping independent community pharmacies in the hands of the next generation of entrepreneurs where possible. - 9/11/2023
Pharmacy U Vancouver presenter Ajit Johal: Influenza in Seniors… Worse than you THINK!
Pharmacists have emerged as the predominant providers of influenza vaccinations in Canada and provide care for older adult patients taking chronic medications. Therefore, they are critical in identifying, educating, and protecting high-risk patients with immunization and other clinical services. - 9/11/2023
What are we getting wrong when it comes to women's health?
Just over a year ago I interviewed Carolyn Thomas, a heart attack survivor who now advocates for women’s heart health, after initially being wrongly diagnosed and dismissed by her local hospital. - 9/6/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Adam Doyle: "Being a pharmacy entrepreneur gives you the opportunity to enhance patient care."
The exciting part of being a pharmacy entrepreneur is the opportunity for innovation. All of my stores are patient-centric, meaning we offer a full range of clinical services for our patients. We innovate to meet the clinical needs of our patients.