Public Health

CPhA webinar gives update on new variants and implications for pharmacy

Webinar, now available for for viewing also looks at pharmacists' anticipated long-term role as pandemic situation evolves.
Trudeau, Freeland discuss rollout with front-line pharmacists
Vaccine roll-out in the works for SK pharmacies

Saskatchewan pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are expected to begin administering the Covid-19 vaccine on April 26, as the provincial government rolls out a pilot program.
Quebec pharmacists, technicians soon eligible for COVID-19 vaccination

Province's phase 2 rollout to healthcare workers includes those providing direct patient care.
SK MOH authorizes RPhTs to administer COVID-19 vaccines

Specific three-part training program being offered to techs wishing to apply as immunizers.
Saskatchewan pharmacists prepared for Phase 2

Province to start vaccinating community pharmacists against COVID-19 starting on March 22 in preparation for next phase of mass vaccine rollout.
Health Canada just days away from decision on Johnson and Johnson vaccine

Canada is on the cusp of authorizing a fourth vaccine for COVID-19, raising the possibility that every Canadian adult will be offered at least one dose before Canada Day.
Pharmacy COVID-19 vaccination to launch in Ontario

"Limited launch" will lead to wider rollout as vaccine supply increases province-wide.

Saskatchewan pharmacies meeting demand for Covid-19 vaccines