OPQ president hails Bill 67 ‘an extraordinary step forward’After applauding the advances made possible by the future law, the Order of Pharmacists of Quebec turned its attention to the question of specialization of pharmacists holding a master's degree. Pharmacists reveal how business pressures are putting public safety at risk in BC surveyOne in two respondents who worked at corporate or franchise pharmacies said they felt pressure to meet targets, and 31% said those pressures affected patient safety. Sound off: CPhA survey asks pharmacy professionals about third-party payers The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is conducting a survey about pharmacies and third-party payers. Pharmacist-led interventions focusing on improper medication disposal are lacking Systematic review examines pharmacist-led interventions that address improper disposal practices of unused and expired household medications. Cloud-based Mana helps pharmacists offer point-of-care testing The program was created by Sousan Bagherpoor in response to the need for guidance after point of care was expanded to pharmacies. Alberta pharmacists will be allowed to immunize children under five: ACP Pharmacists in Alberta will be allowed to immunize children starting at age two as of Feb. 1, the Alberta College of Pharmacy announced. Ontario considers further expanding pharmacists’ scope to include more minor ailments Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association said the way some doctors have been reacting to expanded scope is ‘almost like hysteria.’ The pharmacist is in: Offering personalized care, when her patients need it Noha ElSayed credits her time as a locum pharmacist in rural Alberta for inspiring her to start her own pharmacy and compounding lab. Three OPA RxTalks events coming this autumn The Ontario Pharmacists Association is running three RxTalks Regional Events this season. The in-person events include a continuing education session, presentations from OPA CEO Justin Bates and Q&As. Meet the Black Pharmacy Professionals of Canada: Helping empower Black pharmacy professionals Canadian non-profit envisions a more equitable future in pharmacy. First Previous 25 26 27 28 29 Next Last
