Pharmacy Business

Ford says plan to deregulate traditional Chinese medicine intends to address language barriers
A recently tabled labour bill contains a section that would wind up the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario, the profession's regulatory body that was established in 2013.
5 key ways pharmacists can make a difference in improving patients' mental health
Jamie Kellar has devoted much of her professional life to managing individuals with mental illness, as a clinical pharmacist in tertiary mental health facilities, in community pharmacy practice, and as an educator at the University of Toronto.

U.S. 'test and treat' strategy aims to give Americans free COVID antivirals in same pharmacy where they test positive

The strategy aims to reduce the steps between a positive test and access to treatment.
Pharmacy Leader Shelita Dattani: "I have never been more proud of being a pharmacist than in this pandemic year."

It is energizing and affirming, as a leader, a pharmacist, and a mother to see so many other female peers and leaders in our sector being celebrated for their accomplishments.
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The Top 10 milestones of Pharmacy U

Pharmacy U turns 10 this year! Canada's leading event for the pharmacy industry will be in-person once again, on April 2, 2022, at the International Centre. That in itself is cause to celebrate.
Ukrainian pharmacies remain open despite Russian invasion

As the war between Russia and Ukraine enters its seventh day, nearly half a million have fled, thousands have died and homes and stores have been abandoned. But many pharmacies have remained open amid the chaos.
One company, two owners sanctioned: Second pharmacist gets 10-month suspension and $10K in hearing costs

Adel Soliman told the discipline committee at the Ontario College of Pharmacists that he was "overstretched" from managing two pharmacies. But the committee ruled he was 'ultimately responsible' for what happened during his watch.
Pharmacist who hiked up prices for insurance claims gets $40K fine and six-month suspension

Montreal pharmacist Jessie Haggaï inflated prices for pharmaceutical services by as much as eight times the average price in the province or sector, according to the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec.
Nova Scotia pharmacies testing out attached walk-in clinic with nurse practitioner, pharmacist teams

The Nova Scotia Health authority is examining the idea of walk-in clinics attached to pharmacies with a nurse practitioner and pharmacists teaming up to give patients another option when seeking primary care.

Ford says plan to deregulate traditional Chinese medicine intends to address language barriers

5 key ways pharmacists can make a difference in improving patients' mental health

U.S. 'test and treat' strategy aims to give Americans free COVID antivirals in same pharmacy where they test positive

Pharmacy Leader Shelita Dattani: "I have never been more proud of being a pharmacist than in this pandemic year."

Reader survey—and chance to win $250!

The Top 10 milestones of Pharmacy U

Ukrainian pharmacies remain open despite Russian invasion

One company, two owners sanctioned: Second pharmacist gets 10-month suspension and $10K in hearing costs

Pharmacist who hiked up prices for insurance claims gets $40K fine and six-month suspension

Nova Scotia pharmacies testing out attached walk-in clinic with nurse practitioner, pharmacist teams