Pharmacy Careers

The hope of healthcare – the creation of value
Value is what we must set out to deliver. Every day. To every patient we serve. Pharmacists are the Hope of Healthcare (at least partly) because we can deliver that value and have that impact. We are accessible to so many people. Yet here also lies the challenge: are we delivering value? How do you know you are delivering value?
6 steps to take before you add minor ailment prescribing to your pharmacy
We find ourselves in an exciting era for the pharmacy profession! Pharmacists in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador now have the authority to prescribe for various minor ailments. While not identical, this marks a significant step forward for pharmacists as they strive to shape clinical service-based community pharmacy practice.

Survey says: NAPRA asks pharmacists, pharmacy techs for feedback on new competencies for entry to practice

NAPRA is requesting feedback on its Professional Competencies for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice in Canada.
What pharmacy owners in B.C. need to know about the new Pay Transparency Act

The new legislation has new rules for how employers post available positions.
To sit or to stand . . . that is the question!

I thought I was safe from the “sitting is the new smoking” alarms because as a pharmacist, I spent the majority of my time standing at work. That was until I read articles about how standing for prolonged periods of time also had significant negative consequences
Governments should create national policies to fight medicines misinformation: FIP

Governments, pharmacists and pharmacist associations should work together to fight medical misinformation, the policy statement says.
PTSBC hosts webinar on antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance has been increasing during the last five years, but pharmacy techs can help do something about it.
Helping patients choose OTC products

Pharmacy technicians have an important role to play in helping ensure patients are using over-the-counter products wisely and appropriately.
CPhM invites techs to apply to committees

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba encourages pharmacy technicians with diverse backgrounds and experience working in different practice settings to apply to join its statutory and standing committees.
P.E.I. adds Injection Decision Tool for techs, submits first NIDR report

The tool is an infographic that poses questions and indicates, based on the response, if the tech is permitted to administer the injectable product.

The hope of healthcare – the creation of value

6 steps to take before you add minor ailment prescribing to your pharmacy

Survey says: NAPRA asks pharmacists, pharmacy techs for feedback on new competencies for entry to practice

What pharmacy owners in B.C. need to know about the new Pay Transparency Act

To sit or to stand . . . that is the question!

Governments should create national policies to fight medicines misinformation: FIP

PTSBC hosts webinar on antimicrobial resistance

Helping patients choose OTC products

CPhM invites techs to apply to committees

P.E.I. adds Injection Decision Tool for techs, submits first NIDR report