In his fax message, Dr. Ian Cowan took issue with the pharmacy providing services to members of a homeless encampment, calling them ‘drug-addicted campers.’
Primary Health Minister Justin Wright says the government has signed a new three-year funding agreement with pharmacists, and as part of the deal Alberta is increasing dispensing fees for the first time in a decade.
Directors approved consultation on a draft animal pharmacy policy, but sparred over whether pharmacists should be allowed to substitute medications when treating animal patients.
Newly appointed as chief pharmacist officer at the Canadian Pharmacists Association, the veteran pharmacist discusses burnout, primary care and why patients' access to pharmacy services shouldn't depend on where they live.
In Iran, I was an established pharmacist working in the insurance sector. I had a defined role, leadership responsibilities, and the trust of pharmacy owners who relied on me to advocate for fair assessments.
Back in India, I was driven by the desire to possess the clinical expertise necessary to serve a community at its most vulnerable points. I didn’t just want a job; I wanted to be a cornerstone of patient care.
