Despite the learning curve that pharmacists have experienced since the implementation of minor ailments prescribing, the benefit of these services is clearly recognized by patients and healthcare providers alike across Canada.
A survey by the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals comes just weeks after its Ontario counterpart revealed the findings of a similar probe and announced a zero-tolerance stance on corporate pressures in pharmacy.
'“Creating this new program will put Saskatchewan in closer alignment with provinces that have pharmacist advanced prescribing authority, such as Alberta and Nova Scotia.'
Dr. Danielle Martin, chair of the department of family and community medicine at U of T, argues that the recent CaRMS match offers both hope and hardships.
