Medication Management

Ask two simple questions about “reliever” use to assess asthma control
Canadian researchers clarify SABA and budesonide/formoterol overuse as relievers and translate Canadian Thoracic Society guidelines into clinical practice.
Young Leader in Pharmacy Kristen Ramsdale: "I have a passion for teaching and shaping the next generation of pharmacy technicians."
The increasing scope of practice and evolving role of the pharmacy technician are a couple of the many things that excite me about being in this profession. Throughout the past two years, it has become quite evident how valuable pharmacy technicians are in the healthcare industry.

Ontario pharmacists will be able to perform certain point-of-care tests as of July 1

Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, registered pharmacy students and interns will be able to do point-of-care tests to support medication management for patients with chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Three pharmacists fined almost $304,000 for PSP referral and fee-sharing schemes

Through referral arrangements with PSP providers, Daniel Vermette, Marc Chabot and Jérôme Bergeron collectively drew between about 12,900 to 17,400 patients away from other pharmacies, according to the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec.
New TB guidelines from the Canadian Thoracic Society

New treatments, new diagnostics approaches, bigger pharmacist role, greater cultural competence.
How to train your dictation: Part 2

I have recently been using voice dictation for my letters which has been a time saver. However, it is also a constant source of mirth. Computers can screw up like no human can!
Sperm: Fathers taking metformin could increase the risk of congenital malformation

Metformin treatment in the father during sperm development is associated with birth defects, particularly in boys' genitals, reports a new study from Denmark.
Aren't WE the compliance professionals?

To truly make an impact on adherence, we have to go beyond education and become coaches, working with our clients to help them successfully meet their compliance goals.
New Alzheimer’s Disease marker has implications for brain supplements

Elevated blood levels of the enzyme PHGDH may be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a new study published in Cell Metabolism.
Doctor who billed fraudulently for 42,000 tests is stripped of licence and ordered to pay close to $108,000

Dr. Ayokunie Fagbemigun, a family physician in Toronto, also charged referral fees from a cardiac test provider, according to the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal.

Ask two simple questions about “reliever” use to assess asthma control

Young Leader in Pharmacy Kristen Ramsdale: "I have a passion for teaching and shaping the next generation of pharmacy technicians."

Ontario pharmacists will be able to perform certain point-of-care tests as of July 1

Three pharmacists fined almost $304,000 for PSP referral and fee-sharing schemes

New TB guidelines from the Canadian Thoracic Society

How to train your dictation: Part 2

Sperm: Fathers taking metformin could increase the risk of congenital malformation

Aren't WE the compliance professionals?

New Alzheimer’s Disease marker has implications for brain supplements

Doctor who billed fraudulently for 42,000 tests is stripped of licence and ordered to pay close to $108,000