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  • Which type of magnesium is best?

    I guarantee that your patients are looking for magnesium on your shelves right now, and I guarantee that they are confused. Have you ever wondered why there are so many different types of magnesium and which ones are better or worse when it comes to side effects?
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  • Pharmacy U Vancouver presenter Mike Boivin: how to practise what you learn at pharmacy conferences

    All too often pharmacists pick continuing education topics based on availability and not on their learning needs or the demographics of their patients. If a pharmacist has a practice that predominantly serves older patients, learning should focus on skills and education tailored to this patient group.
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  • The hope of healthcare – strategies for navigating risk, part 1

    As we consider pharmacists as the hope of healthcare, we must be open to and aware of the need for change and the risk associated with it. Today, we will take a look at a few strategies you can consider to help you navigate risk.
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  • Pharmacy U Vancouver presenter Nat Jones: Getting even – demystifying compounded treatments for hyperpigmentation

    Becoming involved in the field of dermatology for many of us can be intimidating. One of the areas in which a lot of dermatology patients will need help is formulas to treat hyperpigmentation. This is a rewarding potential market segment and having a handful of proven compound options can provide for a need, help develop relationships with practitioners and bring business to your pharmacy.
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  • Someone wants to buy your pharmacy. Now what?

    Selling a pharmacy is a big life event, and it will impact your financial and emotional well-being for a long time to come. It is not a decision to be taken lightly, no matter how flattered you might be. So, if a buyer comes calling, step back and take a breath. Let the first flush of emotion pass.
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  • Hiring pharmacy staff without actual experience

    Like many pharmacy manager-owners, I have conducted a few interviews in my time. Some were highly collaborative and resulted in all-stars still working strongly with us today. Other résumés turned into napkins or scrap paper.
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  • The hope of healthcare – navigating risk in pharmacy leadership

    In the world of pharmacy leadership, the ability to navigate risks effectively is a crucial skill. Just like a ship captain charts a course through treacherous waters, pharmacy leaders must steer their teams and organizations through potential pitfalls. But how can pharmacists learn to balance advancing practice and risk?
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  • Are you a jaded pharmacist?

    The problem with pharmacy is that it is all practice. It is training without race day. The daily grind offers much of the same training as it did the day before. After a short time, we become jaded.
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