Pharmacy Business

POLL: Pharmacists, are you seeing physicians in your community refuse faxed requests for prescriptions?
Some pharmacists have already been notified by physicians in their communities that they will not accept prescription-related communications by fax.
Specialty pharmaceuticals: Quebec RPMSQ members join the NPAC
Through Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, Quebec specialty pharmacists aim to collaborate with entire national pharmacy sector while their group remains under fire.

Study shows antipsychotic meds in nursing homes make residents worse

Canadian researchers found significant worsening of behaviours after medication use.
Pharmacists, physicians dig in their heels regarding stance on PrescribeIT

Health team in Ontario informs community pharmacists that unless they send script requests via PrescribeIT, the patient will have to make request in person. Pharmacy owner Kristen Watt formulates a response.
A ‘Second Chance’ for brain injury patients

BC pharmacy owner donates $100,000 to café that helps survivors
Specialty pharmacy a rapidly emerging area of practice

At Neighbourhood Pharmacies of Canada’s annual Specialty Pharmacy Summit, the message was clear. Community pharmacies should no longer feel excluded from the specialty pharmacy arena.
U.S. pharmacy organizations unite in call for PBM reform by year end

“It Is Past Time for Action” say groups representing pharmacy as they call on U.S. Congress to act immediately to reform the Pharmacy Benefits management system that has decimated community pharmacy.
Discovery Pharmacy opens in new space at UofT

The accredited, not-for-profit pharmacy serves the university community while providing a hands-on learning environment for pharmacy students.
Innovator: Clearing the path of IPGs

Shams Qaend is determined to help international pharmacy graduates thrive in Canada.
Changes coming to compounding and repackaging policy framework for Alberta pharmacists

Beginning on April 1, 2025, community and satellite pharmacies in Alberta will be authorized to only accept C&R drugs services from C&R pharmacies licensed in the province.