Licensing

Just over three years ago, Halifax pharmacist and pharmacy owner Wayne Little was lauded in Nova Scotia’s legislative assembly. In late 2021, things took a wrong turn when his pharmacy dispensed the wrong dosage for a young child. The next year saw another series of mistakes.

There are about 900 private clinics currently operating across the province, the vast majority of them for diagnostic imaging and testing.

Three doctors with political clout outline a cure each for a problem faced by doctors.

The province announced this week that it is developing, in coordination with the SMA and SHA , a new physician payment model that will allow two 'streams' of payment for FPs.

Any forgeries should be reported to three places, the Alberta College of Pharmacy says.

When an organization can change the rules in its favour—and undermine the wishes of members in the process—we should all be greatly concerned.

Whether we realize it or not, we hold the power to shape future pharmacy technicians.

Since being put on pause, the program has made a few changes.