Pharmacy Business

Doctor imprisoned for U.S. Capitol riot accused of misusing millions in funds from anti-vax group
California doctor Dr. Simone Gold, who was released recently from federal prison, used funds from American's Frontline Doctors to buy a US$3.6-million mansion, several luxury cars and trips on private jets, according to lawsuit filed by organization members.
Leadership in the time of crisis: another missed opportunity
The children’s pain reliever shortage was an ideal opportunity for pharmacy leadership to step up with clear, rational, national messaging. Instead, once again, exhausted pharmacists—and the public—were left to jerry-rig their own solutions to a crisis.

Holiday diversity

Sarah-Lynn Dunlops encourages techs to stay curious about the diverse population of patients.
Young Leader in Pharmacy Olivier Landry: "Young leaders can play a key role in improving our practice."

My biggest motivation is the direct impact I have on my patients and colleagues. Since I started being involved, I have always kept in mind the wellbeing of the students, my patients and other professionals.
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Can B.C. agreement be applied to Ontario doctors?

One concept in B.C.’s new FP pay offering could do miracles if applied in other provinces, argues Dr. Jabir Jassam.
Right dosage, wrong drug: Patient lands in ER after pharmacist misreads prescription

Pharmacy owner Bach Heng Ta dispensed Pregabalin instead of Gabapentin but maintained the prescribed dosage, according to the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec.
Ontario College of Pharmacists debates making time-delayed safes mandatory

The Ontario College of Pharmacists will discuss whether using time-delayed safes should become mandatory for pharmacists in a December 12 meeting.
Ontario Pharmacists Association partners with MAPflow software for minor ailments

The partnership is part of the OPA’s drive to modernize and transform how pharmacists use digital tools.
Pharmacist who ordered staff to sign prescriptions gets 14-month suspension and $10K in costs

Shamez Kassam, who owned a pharmacy in London, Ont., also instructed staff to dispense methadone without a pharmacist present, according to the Ontario College of Pharmacists.

Doctor imprisoned for U.S. Capitol riot accused of misusing millions in funds from anti-vax group

Leadership in the time of crisis: another missed opportunity

Holiday diversity

Young Leader in Pharmacy Olivier Landry: "Young leaders can play a key role in improving our practice."

Reader contest: Write to win!

Can B.C. agreement be applied to Ontario doctors?

Right dosage, wrong drug: Patient lands in ER after pharmacist misreads prescription

Ontario College of Pharmacists debates making time-delayed safes mandatory

Ontario Pharmacists Association partners with MAPflow software for minor ailments

Pharmacist who ordered staff to sign prescriptions gets 14-month suspension and $10K in costs