Pharmacy Business

This continuing education lesson discusses practical approaches for pharmacy teams to help COPD and asthma patients improve control of their lung condition.

Wednesday’s tornado touched down near Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and ripped up the roof of a Pfizer factory that makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals, according to the drugmaker.

Pharmacy technician Alicia Levman provides some tips on keeping cool when patients behave badly.

A friend of mine, who shall not remain anonymous (Tracey Phillips), mentioned something to me that really resonated the last time I saw her. She said so many of our leaders talk about advocacy from any number of daises, but the way it is presented by them makes the concept intimidating, perhaps overwhelming, to the average pharmacist.

When Michael Holland first moved to Bridgewater, N.S., he knew he needed a good pharmacy. At 82 years old, Holland is on eight medications, has a pacemaker and suffers from osteoarthritis and chronic pain. A few bad experiences at the first pharmacy he tried (including lengthy lineups where he was forced to stand, and a mix-up on his prescription) prompted him to the next one on his list: Bridgewater Guardian Pharmacy.

Over the past year I have run into many women who are frustrated by the conflicting information and advice (even among healthcare professionals) about perimenopause and menopause and what treatment options are available for this phase of life.

You know the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Remember the porridge that was just the right temperature and the bed that was just the right softness? The same goes for the work you give your pharmacy staff: they need to be challenged, without drowning or coasting.

Lucky pharmacy student Emily has this energetic fluffball to share her nature walks, hikes and swims.