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- 7/20/2022
Nurse gets year in prison for replacing fentanyl with saline
Authorities said a pharmacist supervisor reviewing hospital records found a pattern of the nurse checking out doses of fentanyl for patients but then canceling the transactions and checking syringes back into the hospital's inventory. - 7/20/2022
Exciting times for the treatment of the common molluscum contagiosum skin disease
New treatments showing efficacy are in the pipeline. - 7/20/2022
Feds announce $1 million fund to reach communities affected by monkeypox
The Public Health Agency of Canada says the disease is mainly being transmitted among men who report intimate contact with men, but anyone can get monkeypox. - 7/20/2022
Dear doctor: please do not forget the patient’s spouse
Dr. Jabir Jassam says, ‘We try to do everything for our patients, but we unfortunately forget their spouses. We may even sometimes get annoyed by their complaints and their many questions, fears and anxieties.’ - 7/20/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Reena Lavji: "The pharmacy profession in Canada is evolving every single day."
What continues to drive me is being able to continue to learn, be challenged, and make an impact on patients’ lives. Another big driver for me is my kids. I want them to grow up knowing that if you have the will and the passion to help others, then nothing’s stopping you from pursuing a career that allows you to do that. - 7/19/2022
Improve your physician collaborations
Clinical practice guidelines and regulatory colleges both recommend interprofessional collaboration. But, even knowing this collaboration can enhance patient care, many pharmacists struggle with enhancing relationships with physicians in their community. - 7/19/2022
POLL: Is your pharmacy having a tough time keeping cold/cough meds on the shelf?
Reports from all over the country indicate that pharmacies are having a hard time keeping basics like children's pain and fever OTC medications and cough syrup on the shelves. Is this happening at your pharmacy?