Pharmacy Business

You missed a spot: Doc sanctioned for posting practice restriction signs in some areas and not others
Dr. Lisa Dearman, who practices in Wolfville, N.S., was too upset to read the reprimand in its entirety. That's understandable but it's no excuse, said the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.
JUDGEMENT: Pharmacists who got exclusive referrals from compassionate program should have known this was unfair
The case of Montreal pharmacists Helène Massicotte and Christine Larivière draws parallels to a recent one involving another Montreal pharmacist, Michael Assaraf, who was fined close to $100,000 for offences that included getting exclusive referrals through programs managed by McKesson Canada.

Second lawsuit arises against pharmacy that allegedly reused syringe barrels

The class-action lawsuit centres around the fact that between Aug. 24 and Aug. 26 some patients at Kent Pharmacy received COVID-19 vaccines with reused syringes.
FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety

The Food and Drug Administration posted its analysis of the pill ahead of a public meeting next week where academic and other experts will weigh in on its safety and effectiveness. The agency isn't required to follow the group's advice.
Alberta pharmacy working group recommends time-locked safes as deterrent for rising robberies

Between September 2020 and August 2021, there were 138 robberies in Edmonton and Calgary, up from just 18 the year before
PEI to cover shingles vaccines for seniors

The Shingrix vaccine will be available through community pharmacies across the province.
Take action with these 3 tips to offer personalized preventive skincare services

Summer is the season we most typically associate with the need for protective skincare. But as we transition into winter, believe it or not, you and your patients have to be just as mindful, if not more, of the UV exposure you receive on a daily basis.
Pharmacist groups prepare for integration of new pharmacy techs

Preparations already underway as first cohort of pharmacy technician students start courses in Quebec.
Pharmacy Leader Manjiri Sandeep Gharat: "...a pharmacist in different roles can be an agent of change for the patient."

In a country like India, I can see so much work remains undone, which never permits me to go in the comfort zone, stay relaxed or complacent. I want to keep working to enhance the role of pharmacists and for the welfare of the pharmacist.
Consumer watchdog show Marketplace asks pharmacists about homeopathic remedies on hidden camera

The journalists asked the pharmacists about a children's homeopathic product.

You missed a spot: Doc sanctioned for posting practice restriction signs in some areas and not others

JUDGEMENT: Pharmacists who got exclusive referrals from compassionate program should have known this was unfair

Second lawsuit arises against pharmacy that allegedly reused syringe barrels

FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety

Alberta pharmacy working group recommends time-locked safes as deterrent for rising robberies

PEI to cover shingles vaccines for seniors

Take action with these 3 tips to offer personalized preventive skincare services

Pharmacist groups prepare for integration of new pharmacy techs

Pharmacy Leader Manjiri Sandeep Gharat: "...a pharmacist in different roles can be an agent of change for the patient."

Consumer watchdog show Marketplace asks pharmacists about homeopathic remedies on hidden camera