Cristina Alarcon
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/16/2018
The increasing difficulty of balancing drug profits and patient safety
Recent drug recalls, like the one for Valsartan, show that concerns over profitability are leading drug makers to source their ingredients from areas with questionable track records - 6/19/2018
Lessons learned in cancer treatment
How another pharmacist with serious cancer taught me about living with the disease myself - 1/28/2018
My 27-year love affair with pharmacy
As pharmacists we take pride in helping patients—why haven't we brought that same passion to the evolution of the profession? - 9/24/2017
Justin Trudeau is no Robin Hood
I have many things to be grateful for, but the federal government's tax reform is not one of them - 6/18/2017
Hiring for passion above experience
The reward is a happy team which translates into happy customers - 4/24/2017
Let's not let pharmacy go to pot
Let's not jump on the bandwagon that could turn us into pot dealers - 3/12/2017
Harmony for all
B.C.'s new code of ethics allows pharmacists to exercise our freedom of conscience in a dignified manner that’s good for workplace harmony and, ultimately, our patients. It couldn't have come at a more important time. - 1/17/2017
Where have all the great techs gone?
A recent tragedy shows they’re an integral part of running a safe, successful practice. Unfortunately, loyal, reliable techs and assistants are a rare find. - 11/28/2016
Respect the dispensing fee
As rewarding as providing expanded services may be, I would never trash the profession's dues. - 8/17/2016
The all-in cost of medical assistance in dying
Questioning the social costs of legalizing medical assistance in dying.
