Can comedians annoy pharmacy students into learning? Actors playing unpredictable patients participate in the University of Montréal's new simulation centre, helping them train the new generation of pharmacists. Blazing trails in most publicly funded servicesAcross the country, community pharmacies’ claims for publicly funded services grew—in some cases, by triple digits—according to data compiled by the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy. Ontario’s pharmacist scope expansion means they’re helping more patients—but is that really easing pressure on the system? Study finds Ontario policy increased pharmacy visits without reducing demand for doctor visits. Is swimmer’s ear really a minor ailment? OCP debates mandatory training and declarations as exploration of scope expansion continues This week’s Ontario College of Pharmacists' Board of Directors meeting ignited debate how best to establish competency for each new minor ailment. Saskatchewan pharmacists welcome expanded role in easing health system pressure Government’s ‘Patients First’ strategy would allow pharmacists to order lab tests, conduct point-of-care diagnostics and prescribe more treatments for minor ailments. Pharmacists have major ailments Three things we need to do before prescribing Simulation workshop prepares pharmacy students to handle disaster scenarios The workshop was delivered to 119 students in November and will reach 325 pharmacy students across Canada by July. Pharmacy Plus PEI expanding to include strep throat testing and treatment This is the latest expansion of scope for P.E.I.'s pharmacists. POLL: Do you think pharmacists should treat minor illnesses? See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll. Why hasn't this changed since 2014? Ontario's latest provincial budget is on the horizon and Ontario Pharmacists Association wants to highlight this key recommendation. First Previous 1 2 3 Next Last
