New Nova Scotia Pharmacy Act enables tech regulationThe new Pharmacy Act introduced in the Nova Scotia legislature April 7 approves regulation of pharmacy technicians so that pharmacists have more time for therapeutic consultation and pharmaceutical care. End to ‘extreme, high-stakes’ physician training urgedBut Canadian Association of Internes and Residents report avoids talk of controversial resident duty hours Alberta pharmacists may make prescription special authorizations Alberta pharmacists with “additional prescribing authorization” are now eligible to complete, sign and submit Drug Special Authorization Request forms. The end of preceptors? Financial pressures leave hospital, community pharmacy looking at alternatives. Spotlight: Shera Hanson From medical missions abroad to her work in palliative care, this pharmacist from Charlottetown has a passion for people. Ontario implements first phase of paid expanded services First phase pays pharmacists for pharmaceutical opinion given for patient covered under ODB program. Editorial: Take a cue from the big guys Spending three days at APhA conference enlightened me to an array of impressive initiatives our U.S. counterparts are accomplishing. Comforting words, good medicine I always think of the potential we have as pharmacists to comfort those who are ill. Annual tech conference draws inspired crowd With regulation passed, Humber event now looks to next steps for the profession. Pharmacist prescribing rolls out in Nova Scotia Nova Scotia pharmacists are adjusting to their new prescribing responsibilities now that roll-out of the new standards of practice is complete. First Previous 398 399 400 401 402 Next Last
