COVID-19

Pharmacy U Vancouver presenter Chris Juozaitis – Embracing change in my pharmacy in Gibsons, B.C.
This patient-care model, in which each team member practises to their full scope, is at the core of Howe Sound’s ability to adapt to the evolving pharmacy landscape while generating revenue for the pharmacy, says Juozaitis, who has owned the pharmacy since 1988.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation can treat depression. Developing research suggests it could also help autism, ADHD and OCD
Research is also exploring the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation in many other conditions, including obsessive compulsive disorder, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, chronic pain and perhaps to slow the progression of dementia symptoms.

Get ready to administer SpikeVax XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine

Will be available in a single presentation, allowing adult and pediatric doses to be drawn from the same 2.5 mL vial.
Injecting techs into vaccination workflow
OCP calls for expanded scope for techs

The Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) board of directors has prepared regulatory amendments that would, if approved by government, expand the scope of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
ISMP clarifies difference between vaccine expiry and beyond-use dates

An incident that arose due to confusion between vaccine expiry and beyond-use dates has prompted ISMP Canada to clarify the difference in a recent Safety Bulletin.
1 in 4 adolescents have been cyberbullied, StatCan says

Youth who have been victimized online are at increased risk of depression, anxiety, eating disorder symptoms, thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts, according to the study published on Wednesday.
Ontario rolling out flu, COVID-19 shots, first to high priority groups

Ahead of expected viral surges, the province is also planning to allow pharmacists to administer more vaccines and to prescribe flu medication.
Ont. drug and alcohol overdose deaths almost doubled during pandemic, researchers say

The Ontario Drug Policy Research Network and Public Health Ontario say almost 3,000 people died from drug or alcohol toxicity in 2021, compared to nearly 1,600 people in 2018.
Ontario proposes letting pharmacists prescribe flu meds, give RSV vaccines

The Ministry of Health is asking for feedback on new draft regulations from the Ontario College of Pharmacists, but with a short two-week comment period as the respiratory virus season looms.

Pharmacy U Vancouver presenter Chris Juozaitis – Embracing change in my pharmacy in Gibsons, B.C.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation can treat depression. Developing research suggests it could also help autism, ADHD and OCD

Get ready to administer SpikeVax XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine

Injecting techs into vaccination workflow

OCP calls for expanded scope for techs

ISMP clarifies difference between vaccine expiry and beyond-use dates

1 in 4 adolescents have been cyberbullied, StatCan says

Ontario rolling out flu, COVID-19 shots, first to high priority groups

Ont. drug and alcohol overdose deaths almost doubled during pandemic, researchers say

Ontario proposes letting pharmacists prescribe flu meds, give RSV vaccines