ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 6/10/2018
Why I stopped selling homeopathy products in my pharmacy
Pharmacists have tremendous power to influence the public and improve health, even beyond our own communities - 1/7/2018
My 11 commandments of weight
A few things for your patients to keep in mind as they tackle those New Year's resolutions - 1/1/2018
Explaining to your patients an often-ignored interaction warning
The recognized risk is that there is a two-fold increase in kidney dysfunction when alcohol and acetaminophen are combined even at acceptable doses. - 10/26/2017
A firsthand account of the terrible power of opioids
At a recent conference, John MacDonald, a man who has struggled with addiction for much of his life, gives an unforgettable address - 6/26/2017
How about a pharmacy specialty service around the management of chronic pain meds?
If third-party payers reimbursed this service, it would surely improve health outcomes long-term - 3/14/2017
14 tips for promoting safe opioid use
Key takeaways from the Atlantic Mentorship Network’s safe opioid prescribing course. - 11/20/2016
SafetyNET-Rx has been a game changer
The program has been a huge leap forward for patient safety in Nova Scotia that has now, deservedly, caught the attention of the rest of the country. - 6/23/2016
Reflections on the value of pharmacy techs
As a pharmacist and drugstore owner I've learned the full potential of pharmacy techs. Here are the many reasons they're well worth the investment. - 4/17/2016
What makes a medicine “alternative”?
When it comes to evidence, CAM products are held to a different standard. Consider, for a moment, these popular OTCs that pharmacists recommend daily without question.