Patients getting more involved in pharmaceutical researchSupport is growing for increased collaboration between pharmaceutical companies and patients in research processes worldwide, according to a new report by healthcare intelligence company GBI Research. Video: Pharmacist foils robbery attempt... with bear sprayWhen a man attempted to rob the same pharmacy for a third time, Susan Beller was fed up and fought back. The Healthcare Interview: Dr. Joel Lexchin’s advice for understanding clinical research? Follow the money Drug industry expert discusses solutions to funding bias and a potential way of tying profits B.C. eases rules on med reviews More patients in B.C. can receive a medication review from their pharmacist, thanks to a change in eligibility rules that took effect May 1. Editorial: Get thee to a pharmacy conference! Next to summer holidays, the spring session of provincial and national professional events is my favourite time of the year. New Business: Why stop at one consult per patient? Thinking about after-sales service makes good business sense. Spotlight: Naz’s Pharmacy's Nafisa Merali Pharmacy owner from Vancouver is committed to change. B.C. pharmacists watchful on new legislation Profession trying to remain optimistic as the province brings in legislation to regulate drug pricing. Practice Issues: Patient-centred care without patient charts Q. We are trying to implement new clinical services in our pharmacy, but we feel limited without access to patient charts. How we can provide patient-centred care without access to this information? PTSBC invests in training Pharmacy technicians and assistants in British Columbia are benefiting from regular educational sessions. First Previous 1336 1337 1338 1339 1340 Next Last