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- 1/31/2012
Echinacea: Beyond the controversy
Some controversy exists over the role and predominance of Echinacea's active principles. - 1/31/2012
'Invisible' healthcare system takes toll on Canadian caregivers
As Canada's healthcare system continues to adapt to a rapidly aging population, a new study released today reveals the effects being felt by family caregivers when it comes to the emotional, physical and financial consequences of taking care of an aging loved one at home. - 1/31/2012
Travel and optimism CD released
- 1/31/2012
Practice Issues: Will pharmacist consults make community pharmacists obsolete?
Q. I am seeing many “pharmacist consultants” providing services (outside of community pharmacies) such as comprehensive medication management, asthma education, bio-identical hormone replacement counselling, and diabetes education. Don’t you think this devalues the role of community pharmacists, and (along with technician regulation) might leave us with nothing left to do? - 1/31/2012
Innovator: The tech challenge
Here are Doug Brown’s tips for incorporating the new R.Ph.T. role into the pharmacy workflow. - 1/31/2012
Pharmacists still most trusted professional
Survey finds pharmacists have come out on top as the profession most trusted by Canadians. - 1/31/2012
Of mortars and pestles
Artist’s depiction of pharmacy tool awarded to Newfoundland and Labrador’s top independent owner. - 1/31/2012
Drug information systems proving to be valuable assets for pharmacists
Health information technology is proving its value in Canada’s healthcare system. - 1/31/2012
Smoking cessation program makes the connections
Saskatchewan initiative designed by pharmacists trains university students, allied health professionals to help deliver quit-smoking message. - 1/31/2012
2012 Asthma/Allergy Supplement: Take Control
Practical steps to optimizing an asthma action plan.