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ISMP Canada: Pharmacies caught 700+ near misses in one month alone. Here’s what they taught us
In April 2023, community pharmacies reported 721 near-misses to ISMP Canada. It shared the most common problems—and suggested solutions—in a new bulletin.
9 unusual papers that could change your practice
Webinar highlights recent medical research that has practical applications

Amp up deprescribing? Sure, but docs and pharmacists need to learn to cooperate

While deprescribing has had momentum over the last few years, its implementation faces some obstacles.
Pharmacist mistakenly dispenses Suboxone to elderly patient, sends him to ER

After picking up what was supposed to be a sleeping pill, a 77-year-old patient ended up in the emergency room and suffered complications after ingesting the Suboxone dispensed by the pharmacist on duty.
Five tips for managing oral anticoagulation therapy in a community setting

With point-of-care testing becoming more common in Canadian pharmacies, here are some tips to ensure the success of a community pharmacy-based warfarin management service.
P.E.I. to offer pharmacists, pharmacy techs $10K in recruitment incentives, among other healthcare pros

Eligible professionals need to commit to 1,950 working hours on the island or a one-year full time equivalent.
B.C. pharmacists will be able to become ‘referring practitioners’ later this summer

No specific fee will be attached to this option.
Optimizing clinical activities in pharmacies while integrating new services

Two experts give their advice on how you cab best organize your team and workspace to carry out clinical services efficiently and safely.
Dispatch from Pharmacy Expo 2024: What’s next for community pharmacy?

Supporting pharmacists in their important new primary care roles a key theme at Pharmacy Expo 2024.
International pharmacy conference comes to Canada

Academics and pharmacy researchers to convene in Banff this summer for this conference that’s being held in Canada for the first time

ISMP Canada: Pharmacies caught 700+ near misses in one month alone. Here’s what they taught us

9 unusual papers that could change your practice

Amp up deprescribing? Sure, but docs and pharmacists need to learn to cooperate

Pharmacist mistakenly dispenses Suboxone to elderly patient, sends him to ER

Five tips for managing oral anticoagulation therapy in a community setting

P.E.I. to offer pharmacists, pharmacy techs $10K in recruitment incentives, among other healthcare pros

B.C. pharmacists will be able to become ‘referring practitioners’ later this summer

Optimizing clinical activities in pharmacies while integrating new services

Dispatch from Pharmacy Expo 2024: What’s next for community pharmacy?

International pharmacy conference comes to Canada