Pharmacy Business

How to tell if your patients are overusing supplements
You’re at the pharmacy counter where you’ve just finished counselling Joan, a 65-year-old woman on her new medication for insomnia. You’ve checked all the boxes for a thorough patient encounter. You’ve updated her allergy status, checked pharmanet for her other medications, assessed drug interactions, and counselled her appropriately. But have you asked about non-prescription medications? In particular, have you asked about supplementation?
62 weeks. 62 female leaders. 62 inspirational stories.... and that’s a wrap!
Since October 2020, in partnership with PharmacyU.ca, a female leader in pharmacy has been featured on a weekly basis. 62 leaders were featured from Australia, Canada, England, Finland, India, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Spain and the USA.

HIV, Hepatitis C and syphilis tests coming to pharmacies in Alta., NS and NL

Pharmacies in Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta, and Nova Scotia will offer rapid tests for HIV, Hepatitis C and syphilis by next fall.
New certification for US techs in Medication Therapy Management

A new certification highlights the valuable role pharmacy technicians can play in improving patient safety and medication adherence.
POP QUIZ: Latest NACI updates on COVID-19 vaccines

Based on recent updates from, all of the following statements about COVID-19 vaccination are true, EXCEPT for . . .
Med histories done remotely by techs increases productivity

Having pharmacy technicians conduct medication histories remotely is a good alternative to in-person patient interviews, shows new research.
What’s in a pharmacy name? A penalty if you get it wrong, one owner learns the hard way

Sami Soltan's choice of pharmacy name was meant to call out the location of his store. But he was also afraid of racial prejudice.
4 million and counting: Alberta pharmacists hit top jabbers status

And they can expect to stay busy, now that the province has expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 booster.
Molasses-based blister packaging hits pharmacy’s sweet spot

Made with sustainable material and designed to save time, the new product offering from Jones Healthcare Group is set for launch in early 2022.
Would Scotland’s government-backed Pharmacy First program work in Canada?

The NHS Pharmacy First Scotland program is only a year old, but it's expanded pharmacists’ scope of practice, paid them for their time, and eased the burden on the healthcare system. Could Canada follow their example?

How to tell if your patients are overusing supplements

62 weeks. 62 female leaders. 62 inspirational stories.... and that’s a wrap!

HIV, Hepatitis C and syphilis tests coming to pharmacies in Alta., NS and NL

New certification for US techs in Medication Therapy Management

POP QUIZ: Latest NACI updates on COVID-19 vaccines

Med histories done remotely by techs increases productivity

What’s in a pharmacy name? A penalty if you get it wrong, one owner learns the hard way

4 million and counting: Alberta pharmacists hit top jabbers status

Molasses-based blister packaging hits pharmacy’s sweet spot

Would Scotland’s government-backed Pharmacy First program work in Canada?