Pharmacist

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It can be hard to find the time to stop and look around at the world outside of our own walls. What’s going on out there in the pharmacy universe? What are other folks doing in their practice that’s interesting?

Most of that money comes with a requirement that it be used to address the overdose crisis and prevent more deaths. But how?

The death review panel report said about 225,000 people in B.C. use unregulated substances but fewer than 5,000 people a month have prescriptions to receive safe-supply drugs.

The institute’s healthcare spending data includes money spent by the public sector, private sector and money paid by individuals.

I got into pharmacy school not realizing the vast array of opportunities that existed for pharmacists. The profession of pharmacy was interesting to me because it allowed me to help and connect with patients while still being able to manage and build a business.

It’s not expanded scope that has us so burnt out and stressed. It’s corporate pressures to perform, and the unceasing noise, confusion and mixed messaging around what we can and can’t do, and how.

There’s some evidence that taking particular supplements, while also eating a healthy diet, can make a difference