Pharmacy Business

OCP asks govt for quick approval of RPhT flu vaccination
The amendments were requested by the Ontario government, which is seeking ways to ease the burden upon the healthcare workforce as part of the provincial re-opening strategy announced on October 25.
Letter to the editor: Pharmacists don’t determine when flu season begins
Justin Bates, chief executive officer of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, had some thoughts in response to a recent opinion piece, which he here relays in the form of a letter to the editor.

Trudeau taps new health minister and creates role of mental health and addictions minister in cabinet shuffle

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the changes to the cabinet on Tuesday.
Fired Walmart pharmacist wins US$27.5-million court award against former employer

Afrouz Nikmanesh said the retail giant fired her for blowing the whistle on violations that included overcharging Medicare beneficiaries.
POLL: Do you want to sell at-home COVID tests in your pharmacy?

Pharmacies in other countries are selling them, but Canadians are having greater trouble getting their hands on at-home tests.
What's stopping Canadian pharmacists from selling at-home COVID tests?

Canadians are upset they can't simply walk into a pharmacy and buy a pack of at-home COVID-19 tests. But these tests are proving quite difficult for pharmacists to get their hands on.
Pharmacists lack knowledge, confidence about CBD products

But those in the profession would like more training on the issue.
POLL: How are employer COVID testing requirements for the unvaccinated playing out in the pharmacy world?

Many workers who don't want to get vaccinated now much present evidence of periodic COVID-19 tests to their employers. How do pharmacists feel about this?
Pharmacy Leader Pavithra Ravinatarajan RPh: "Pharmacy is at a turning point."

There is so much potential for the profession and each and every person entering it. What used to be a primarily patient-facing career can be anything you’d like it to be.
And the winner is? Len Marks Pharmacy Advancement Award

This year's Len Marks award, presented by Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, breaks away from tradition.

OCP asks govt for quick approval of RPhT flu vaccination

Letter to the editor: Pharmacists don’t determine when flu season begins

Trudeau taps new health minister and creates role of mental health and addictions minister in cabinet shuffle

Fired Walmart pharmacist wins US$27.5-million court award against former employer

POLL: Do you want to sell at-home COVID tests in your pharmacy?

What's stopping Canadian pharmacists from selling at-home COVID tests?

Pharmacists lack knowledge, confidence about CBD products

POLL: How are employer COVID testing requirements for the unvaccinated playing out in the pharmacy world?

Pharmacy Leader Pavithra Ravinatarajan RPh: "Pharmacy is at a turning point."

And the winner is? Len Marks Pharmacy Advancement Award