Pharmacy Business

Pharmpreneur of the week Bobby Rai: ‘For me, success transcends conventional metrics’
I recognize the necessity of having a resilient mindset to handle the unpredictability of business. This resilience helps in weathering the inevitable ups and downs and is crucial for long-term success. I have always emphasized the importance of embracing both the good and challenging times, suggesting that overcoming obstacles is part of the rewarding experience of entrepreneurship.
5 strategies to help pharmacists negotiate more effectively
We are not lawyers. We are not real estate agents. However, that does not mean we are devoid of negotiating skills. Whether we are explaining a co-pay to a patient, signing an agreement with an employer, buying a pharmacy or making a staff schedule, there are parts of the pharmacist’s day where we just have to pull up our pants and negotiate.

The hope of healthcare—the recap

For some time now, I have been wrestling with this topic of the hope of healthcare. Deep down we all recognize not just the opportunity, but the need for healthcare to improve. How will this happen? Truth be told, there are many pieces that will contribute to the solution. What roles will pharmacists play in this solution? What roles can pharmacists play in this solution?
Help wanted: NAPRA recruiting for drug scheduling advisory committee

There are two upcoming vacancies on the eight-member committee.
Want people to quit smoking? Cover the meds: CMAJ commentary

At the very least, provinces should remove the time limits on smoking cessation medications covered under drug benefit programs, the authors wrote.
Is there a crack in the Act?

Current pharmacy Acts continue to require pharmacists to perform as de facto security guards. Surely other trusted staff are qualified to take on that responsibility so we can stick to patient care.
Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada joins World Pharmacy Council

‘Despite the fact that systems [around the world] are so different, the challenges are very much the same,’ says Sandra Hanna, chief executive officer of the association.
'It happens frequently': What you need to know about the abuse of pharmacists by patients

In a live poll at the OPA RxTalks conference, 95% of pharmacists in the audience said they had experienced or witnessed mistreatment by a patient. The problem goes beyond the people in that room and it's time to address it.
Conestoga College to open Centre for Pharmaceutical Studies

Applications are currently being accepted for its pharmacy technician and assistant programs, which will begin this fall.
Family medicine is a failing business model

Just looking at the broad stroke numbers of what it was like for me starting out as a family doctor in the 1990s compared with today—it makes no financial sense for a new MD to pick family medicine.

Pharmpreneur of the week Bobby Rai: ‘For me, success transcends conventional metrics’

5 strategies to help pharmacists negotiate more effectively

The hope of healthcare—the recap

Help wanted: NAPRA recruiting for drug scheduling advisory committee

Want people to quit smoking? Cover the meds: CMAJ commentary

Is there a crack in the Act?

Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada joins World Pharmacy Council

'It happens frequently': What you need to know about the abuse of pharmacists by patients

Conestoga College to open Centre for Pharmaceutical Studies

Family medicine is a failing business model