If you have an idea, something that will make life better for pharmacists, or patients, or both, explore it at all costs. You never know when your idea might change the way we practise. After all, a better future for all pharmacists is a safer future for all patients.
The health minister said that advertising and social media hype had fuelled American demand for Ozempic, and B.C. pharmacies that ship products by mail have enabled it and created an “unacceptable situation.”
'Covering treatment of minor ailments [would be] a prescription for relief and would divert thousands of patient visits,' said Andrew Drover, president of the New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association
Dr. Tiffany Czilli’s pharmacy had no medications on site and operated only for one hour a week. Its sole purpose was to bill for medication reviews that were either not done or were non-compliant, according to the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal.
Alberta, Nova Scotia and Ontario are making moves to wipe out barriers to U.S.-based physicians who'd like to make the move north. But which strategies will succeed?
“Pharmasave's commitment to enabling Canadians to manage their health and well-being aligns perfectly with my values, and I'm excited to be a part of such a rewarding endeavour,” Guillen said.
Shoppers announced the shift Tuesday, but did not say what prompted the change or how much money Toronto-based Avicanna is paying for Shoppers to refer patients to its MyMedi.ca platform.
