Point of Care: Where Life Meets Medicine Locums, lynx and bears, oh my! Turning 40, with thoughts of settling down (eventually) How I survive winters in northern Canada Is there really any accountability in rural medical education? Patients Over Profits Learning to understand how patients think COVID-19 and pharmacy design Usual and customary Saskatchewan joins the flu shot pack Solo Practice, Solo Parent Are we ribbons? Playground antics The environmental impact of the anxiety pandemic I am a coupon Therapeutic Issues Fever in children: combining or alternating acetaminophen and ibuprofen Breaking the cycle: Lamotrigine and hormonal contraceptive interactions To take or not to take: Acetaminophen during pregnancy Cannabinoid drug interactions: Essential insights for pharmacists Strategy Marketing: What's in it for you? It's flu vaccine season in the pharmacy: are you ready? Back Talk: Hiring to ensure pharmacy team collaboration and engagement: Part 3 Back Talk: The importance of Collaboration: Part 2 Travel Health Mosquitoes on the move! Climate change and vector-borne diseases PPIs—An easy ‘hi’ but a difficult goodbye Is homemade sunscreen a recipe for disaster? Getting your zzz’s while overseas: A guide to jet lag Savvy Sex Ed The perimenopause predicament What every patient needs to know to act as their own navigator As physicians, we are not immune to intimate partner violence The hygiene hypothesis The Starting Point Breaking through barriers: Why better systems are required for collaboration Leadership without fear: embracing the role you’re already in Your pharmacy is already a clinic Networking for joy Rings a bell Rings a bell: Metabolic Health with Dr. Alex Nataros Rings a bell: Constipation with Shelley Stepanuik Rings a bell: A new podcast for pharmacists looking to stay sharp! Pharmacy & Politics Even veterans get exam-time anxiety Survey says burnout still an issue When will our workplaces catch up with our practice scope? Why do we keep feeding the pharmacist burnout machine? Adverse Reactions Amiodarone adverse effects Finasteride and suicide ideation GLP-1 receptor agonists and pancreatic cancer Antidepressant-induced weight gain Advancing the Profession We hear you, pharmacists; now tell us more More funding and collaboration to fuel practice change Riding the wave of public support Pharmacists push through with services despite pandemic WhiteCoat Rant My nights at the Midnight circus Burning down the healthcare house Am I a quack? Pharmacists who drive me crazy Memories, Medicine & Moods Being seen in the worst of times One day of sunshine The fat lady speaks: Obesity has almost killed me several times but not how you might think Red flag, green flag: A few words about marriage Layered Pharmacy Leadership Why should pharmacists avoid cutting their own lawns? Pharmacy is like jumping out of an airplane. You need a backup chute How do you avoid hurt feelings in your pharmacy? 3 key reasons pharmacists are lonely at the top PharmXcel How did I start my new career? By starting. Why I launched a pharmacogenomics learning program The tipping point Top 10 takeaways from FIP2023 Tech Tales Finding my kindred connection Practice assessment panic The continuing education conundrum Pleasant but problematic patients Beyond the script When medications keep patients awake: How pharmacists can help identify drug-induced insomnia Too much of a good thing? Pharmacists' role in vitamin D counselling Is melatonin the answer? A pharmacist’s guide to melatonin use in children Tick season is here—are you ready to counsel with confidence? Let's talk about ... Let’s talk about . . . talking! From the Other Side of the Counter Influencers in the misinformation age What’s the price of advice? Who’s afraid of AI? Editorial: New ideas from surprising sources Crossing the Rubicon The public's picture of the pharmacist's role is worth a thousand words Hospitals are the new cathedrals Pharmacy, Donald Trump and TV Pharmacy takes another haircut Minor Ailment Therapeutics Act quickly: a pharmacist's guide to emergency contraception Clearing the air: managing allergic rhinitis Digesting the details of IBS Natural doesn’t mean neutral Managing Be the positive voice Quiet quitting in the pharmacy It takes courage to lead We have it backwards Where Art Meets Medicine Which Canadian musician represents your specialty? First, do no harm… Can the Rocky Horror Picture show make you a better MD? Why ALL Canadian medical doctors should be concerned about what is happening in Alberta PharmTech The right patient, at the right place, at the right time A new generation of health services marketplaces The pros and cons of chat-based healthcare Increasing pharmacists' radius of care through telehealth Dermatology Issues Rosacea management: Focus on topical and oral therapies Technician Insights Why I actually love giving flu and COVID shots Gratitude goes a long way in the pharmacy The season for continuing education Keeping my cool when the heat is on Cardiovascular Issues Beta-blockers post-MI: Should we stop using them if patients have normal heart function? The rising star of GLP-1 receptor agonists: Keeping up with the cardiovascular outcomes High-dose NSAID + PPI + colchicine? It’s probably pericarditis Dyslipidemia and statin therapy in patients with HIV Rx marks the spot The silent epidemic: how digital distractions are putting pharmacy safety at risk The great pharmacy coffee debate: why your double-double is a professional liability The minor ailments revolution: how a new generation of pharmacists is changing the game Trump’s 200% drug tariffs: a prescription for disaster Just an Old Country Doctor Open letter to Premier Francois Legault Dear specialist: You’re awesome, but please stop calling me a provider CFPC fails to learn its lesson, makes the same mistake again Expanded scope of practice will ultimately hurt patients From Pill to Till The deadly distraction of COVID-19 Discerning the truth in clinical studies shouldn't be this hard If pharmacists are essential, protect them What does COVID-19 have to do with our medication supply? PharmAspire Changes and choices A (rapid) turn of the page Finding silver linings The reason why they call what we do a "practice" Practical Diabetes Diabetes and visual impairment—you can help! Insulin delivery using a needleless injection system? Inconceivable! Once-weekly insulin: a spotlight on insulin icodec Diabetes and the use of sugar substitutes Healthcare by Design Zero to one: A journey into podcasting Lessons my vacation taught me about preventative care Pharmacy 4.0 Can mid-career pharmacists shift gears towards the future of work? Geriatric Issues Is low-dose ASA a good choice for all older adults? Why pharmacists should join the deprescribing conversation Key issues in managing hypertension in the elderly Managing Pruritus in the elderly Rx for Renewal Your nervous system and performance Why we push, please or withdraw De-bunking the motivation myth Bringing the heart-brain axis into pharmacy practice North of Patient Beyond the obvious: the intangible value of the physical exam The Business of Care From burnt out to breakthrough: building resilient teams Reimagining the future of pharmacy Disrupting the PPN: How smart pharmacies win Beyond the numbers: The heart of pharmacy Pharmacy without borders Canada’s pharmacist shortage is growing and the solution is already here Why lobbying for expanded roles benefits both public health and pharmacy economics What is your why? Rediscovering purpose in the practice of pharmacy Navigating the Canadian pharmacy landscape as an international pharmacy graduate: a journey of passion and perseverance Pharmacy Forward TV bloopers, COVID style: Tips for safe and pain-free injections Big Magic: Creating passion for pharmacy again A possible solution to the 'Pharmacists’ Dilemma' How to write a book, plus why it's good for a niche practice (Part III) Pharmacy Finance The financial future of independent pharmacy: are owners prepared? It's year-end tax cleanup time for your pharmacy business! Is it time for you to buy another pharmacy? Tips for pharmacists to lend money to your kids the right way The Omniverse Axe the silos and the fax will axe itself COVID tracking needs a better digital health system The iPhone figured it out, why can’t my EMR? Face it, we have a drug problem Pharmacist Mama Why is this year's vaccine rollout the worst ever? The urgent need for a non-dispensing funding model A system-wide problem needs a system-wide solution, and pharmacists have one It's time to really appreciate pharmacy Menopause Understanding depression in midlife women Workplace happiness requires Emotional Intelligence The Pharmacist Lawyer Why all pharmacists should think like pharmacy owners Key questions would-be pharmacy owners should ask Deprescribing Dementia medications: knowing when to stop Can tools fix our polypharmacy problems? Where to start? Engaging patients: your words matter Doug’s Leadership Lessons Doug’s Lessons in Leadership: Enabling others to reach their full potential Lessons in leadership: Nurturing culture The gift of truth Doug’s leadership code: mistakes = opportunities Prescription in Pixels Let’s get curious about the systems surrounding us Today's RPhT Dealing with pharmacy tech burnout! Tech Tonic Virtual care requires secure broadband infrastructure COVID-19 shines spotlight on healthcare tech Lesson from Italy: healthcare workers are the deadliest vector Coronavirus may speed adoption of kiosks and virtual care Drug News Drug News—October 2025 Drug News—September 2025 Drug news—July 2025 Drug News—May 2025 Managing Pain Gabapentinoids for chronic pain unexpected benefits or added risk? Escaping the daily grind: Non-oral buprenorphine options for opioid use disorder management Navigating painful decisions: Pain management in older adults Good in a crisis: pharmacists’ roles in opioid stewardship Casebook of a Community Internist Tune up: A case for periodic maintenance First time(s) E = mQ²: A formula for the enjoyment of life Ageism Apothecary sentiments Is there a crack in the Act? What’s sex got to do with it? Dear imminent apothecary . . . How I'm planning not to burn out in 2023 in a profession where it's all too easy Leadership in Pharmacy How can you help your pharmacy team handle challenging days? How do you lead through change in your pharmacy? As pharmacists, are you open to options? How can pharmacists help people say “yes”? The MS Pharmacist Sensory impairment: numbness or tingling Multiple sclerosis symptoms: optic neuritis Multiple sclerosis symptoms: Dysphagia MS Symptoms: muscle weakness Pain Points The other side of the fence: Referrals from a specialist's point of view Nociplastic pain and mystery cases Back to basics: The science of how pain is created I've got some problems with a recent BMJ-published guideline on non-cancer chronic spine pain The Healthcare Innovator What pharmacists can learn from Asepha's $4M seed fund raising The future of healthcare depends on investments in clinician entrepreneurship education How to leverage clinical skills in non-traditional careers Breaking into the pharmaceutical industry: a guide for pharmacy students The Kindly Country Quack Halloween night in a Canadian ER Avoiding PowerPoint purgatory: tips for making a good presentation Medical marriages Ketamine Healthy Aging 10 things I learned by taking a break from pharmacy After 30 years in practice, here are six things I know for sure Five ways to boost pharmacy revenue, even during COVID-19 Motivating staff as you work through a pandemic drugopinions From bartender to cardiologist: My husband’s journey When a pharmacist comes to your rescue Bringing care to patients’ homes When an introvert pretends they're an extrovert Nurturing our Nature The anniversary of a pivot Holding loss for what it is Boxed in: Teaching, learning and the loneliness of the corner screen Credibility without competence? A Pharmacist's Journey What would Shakespeare think of PPNs? Let's talk PPNs! Smartening your lease logic, Part 2 Smarten up your lease logic to negotiate pharmacy ownership Trauma Doc Physician! Explain thyself! Why would a doctor join TikTok? Trauma in medicine Beyond the pharmacy counter How to make money online as a pharmacist (without owning a pharmacy) Your first digital product: how to choose what to create From hesitation to action: lessons learned in my first digital venture Beyond the pharmacy counter: building digital property as a pharmacist CAPSI Corner CAPSI at work: Education, advocacy and support for Canada’s future pharmacists Technician Tales A glimpse into pandemic life for a PEI pharmacy tech How to get beyond the Frustrated Patient Pursuing the sometimes perplexing path to continuing education How techs can win over pharmacists Piece of Mind The ‘walkout clinic’ Five years into retirement The black bag chronicles Finding relevance Life Support How to give bad news in 2025 O Quebec You should brag Lawsuits Reality-Based Medicine Hey Siri, define ‘pharmacist’ TYLENOL CAUSES AUTISM?!? The importance of holistic recommendations as part of a patient’s treatment approach The power of primary prevention in community outpatient practice Complementary Medicine Is it time to heat things up a bit for our health? When psychedelics meet prescribed drugs A mixed bag of supplement studies Life advice from Arnie A Dose of Strategy Optimizing your community pharmacy with lean management Plugging the drain: The critical role of loss prevention in community pharmacies The business case for philanthropy and social innovation Embracing innovation in community pharmacy: A three-pronged approach Embracing Our Full Scope We can—and should—all be pharmacy advocates, every day Overcoming the fear of a full scope Fitting a full scope into a busy work day A slow roll-out of a full scope of practice is not a safe one RxQuest Practicing a language while practising pharmacy Life after licensure: The first steps on my pharmacist journey Pharmacy unscripted: Redefining the role beyond the counter A missed dose of cultural humility How self-reflection can support your career longevity Rethinking career fulfilment in pharmacy: the case for a portfolio career
