Pharmacy Business

The hope of healthcare—pharmacists must be bigger
For pharmacists to be the hope of healthcare, we must be ready to articulate the unique problems that we solve. We know we can solve problems. Some of the problems we solve are expressly defined by a local, regional, or national agency. Some are because of our unique positioning within the larger healthcare system where no law or regulation provides comment or limitation.
Pharmacists, don't underestimate your impact as communicators
Do not underestimate your impact, pharmacists! In an age where misinformation is rampant, we need healthcare professionals to communicate in public domains and with the media now more than ever. Pharmacists are expert communicators, it’s what we do every single day!

Problem solved: How do I hire a good medical receptionist?

We asked your fellow physicians how they handle this key human resources challenge.
No nicknames! College reminds docs to use legal name to avoid confusion

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba noted several typical scenarios where use of anything other than a doctor's legal name can gum up the works.
Ontario registered nurses soon able to prescribe birth control, travel medication

Health Minister Sylvia Jones says expanding registered nurses’ scope of practice gives people in Ontario more convenient access to care and will reduce wait times at community clinics and hospitals.
Minor ailments schemes are working all over the world: FIP

Pharmacist-led common ailments schemes are effective in many countries around the globe, a new report from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) says.
Up to $40K: Fee-for-service docs in Sask. will soon be able to apply for ‘stabilization funding’

The funding is meant to help docs as the province transitions to a blended capitation model.
The woman behind the U.S. pharmacist walkouts

As founder of #pizzaisnotworking, pharmacist Bled Tanoe is leading the charge to improve working conditions in community pharmacies across the U.S.
What to know about P.E.I.’s biosimilar switching program

The province is the eleventh Canadian jurisdiction to implement a biosimilar switching program; only Manitoba and Nunavut don’t have one.
A patient’s journey: Shedding light on the value of pharmacy services for Canadians taking high-cost specialty drugs

Specialty medications treat chronic, complex, rare or genetic conditions. They are revolutionizing treatments and may even be a cure for debilitating diseases such as cancer, hepatis C and autoimmune disorders. And they are complicated. And costly.

The hope of healthcare—pharmacists must be bigger

Pharmacists, don't underestimate your impact as communicators

Problem solved: How do I hire a good medical receptionist?

No nicknames! College reminds docs to use legal name to avoid confusion

Ontario registered nurses soon able to prescribe birth control, travel medication

Minor ailments schemes are working all over the world: FIP

Up to $40K: Fee-for-service docs in Sask. will soon be able to apply for ‘stabilization funding’

The woman behind the U.S. pharmacist walkouts

What to know about P.E.I.’s biosimilar switching program

A patient’s journey: Shedding light on the value of pharmacy services for Canadians taking high-cost specialty drugs