Pharmacy Business

People are any workplace’s most valuable asset. They are what make it all tick. To run a great pharmacy, we need great people. To find great people, we need to interview like a champion. Knowing that executing a great interview is a skill and hiring the right person is essential, it is worth time analyzing what interview questions pull out the most value in the least amount of time and what red flags we cannot afford to miss.

June is an exciting time as it marks Pride Month. This is a great opportunity to celebrate and bring attention to the experiences and struggles faced by the 2SLGBTQI+ community. But showing inclusion, acceptance and appreciation for the 2SLGBTQI+ community should be an ongoing effort, not limited to one month.

The province has expanded drug coverage by lowering co-pays and expanding the High-Cost Drug Program—with another change planned for July 1.

The Alberta College of Pharmacy approved Standard 23 on the last day of the 12-month deadline set by the province when it legislated the protection of women and girls in its Health Professions Act.

At a recent event, dean and teaching staff set out goals for ensuring the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy equips graduates for the future.

More than three-quarters of community pharmacies in the province have started offering the service.

The nature of entrepreneurship means that your days are never routine. Some days may be filled with excitement while others are filled with setbacks. A concept I like to remind myself of is “equanimity,” which is a Mental Calmness, composure and evenness of temper. It is important to remember that nothing is permanent. Building a successful business is a marathon, not a sprint.

We are witnessing what feels like the slow and painful unravelling of the Canadian cannabis industry. We rarely speak about the stories behind the press releases and the people that are impacted.