What could pharmacy look like through an Indigenous lens?At BCPhA’s annual conference, speakers discussed racism in healthcare, traditional medicines and a Vancouver clinic trying to rebuild care around its Indigenous patients. When medication use makes it harder for travellers to ‘beat the heat’Counselling on risk reduction strategies and early recognition of heat-related illness is important. Editorial: With OTCs, I don’t know what I don’t know Each year in our Survey on OTC Counselling and Recommendations, we ask pharmacists to share their insights about helping patients select nonprescription products. Managing patient misinformation Misinformation limits access to care, wastes resources, and increases stress for both patients and pharmacists. Bridging faith and pharmacy A guide for pharmacists serving patients with religious reservations. Manitoba college opens consultation on pharmacist-prescribed birth control Proposed changes would allow pharmacists to prescribe contraceptive pills, patches and vaginal rings. B.C. ponders eight new minor ailments—but Neighbourhood Pharmacy wants to move from ‘list-based’ expansion model altogether Neighbourhood Pharmacies Association is urging the province to move beyond list-based limits and strengthen system supports to make changes work. OCP wants feedback on proposed scope expansion deemed higher risk The 60-day consultation invites input on training for three common ailments and the administration of a injectable opioid treatment. CPhA glad to see Canada Health Act Services Policy coming into effect Even though the policy is going into effect, provincial and territorial governments will have an extra year to get their own infrastructure in line. Pharmacist-led cancer clinic is a 'lifesaver' as oral therapies surge Waterloo clinic embeds pharmacists into oncology teams, easing pressure as more patients shift to oral anticancer drugs. Check out this resource on menopausal hormone therapy as shortage of certain products continues Several media reports this month, from multiple provinces have highlighted shortages, specifically of estrogen patches. A writing contest, just for internationally trained pharmacists This year's reader essay contest is open to internationally trained pharmacists. Share your thoughts and perceptions to win! First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last
