Pharmacy Business

After a COVID-19-imposed delay, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia has completed the modernization of its Jurisprudence Exam.

Experienced, practising pharmacy technicians who are proficient in English, French, or both, are invited to complete the NAPRA Standard-Setting Workshop: Expression of Interest Survey.

With children now back at school, pharmacy technicians can help parents with some common health issues that may need to be addressed, including head lice, vaccinations and OTC products.

A table of contents for the September/October Tech Talk newsletter, written specifically for pharmacy technicians.

Pharmacists will be able to administer more vaccines and renew prescriptions for people who have lost their family doctors starting Oct. 14.

Indigenous-led association will support Indigenous pharmacy professionals and improve care for Indigenous patients

I am excited to see how the profession evolves, I truly believe pharmacists need to continue expanding their roles in different areas because we have the knowledge, the training, the skills and the ability to improve healthcare.

The changes, which are an update to the National Drug Schedules, affect concentrations up to and including 0.025%. 

Gotodoctor.ca, an online portal that connects patients with primary-care providers, will now offer e-prescribing through Infoway's PrescribeIT. 

Apotex Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc—the generic pharmaceutical company founded by Barry Sherman—will be purchased by SK Capital Partners LP.