Pharmacy Business

Conscience clause removed from new ethics code for French pharmacists

Mirrors other country's struggle struggle with conscience-related issues.
IPG training and assessment on hold in Saskatchewan

Lack of IPG training and appraisal capacity could shut foreign-trained pharmacists out of Saskatchewan.
Should the College of Pharmacists of BC change its name?

The College of Pharmacists of BC is considering changing its name to reflect its role in regulating pharmacists and techs.
NPs in B.C. can now prescribe controlled drugs and substances

Nurse practitioners may now compound, dispense and administer Schedule IA drugs.
Just announced: Lineup for the 2016 Self-care Symposium CE day.

Pharmacy Practice+ is pleased to announce the return of the popular Self-care Symposium for pharmacists, November 6 at the University of Toronto's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.
Pharmacy and unproven cures

Scott Gavura of Science-Based Medicine responds to recent stories published on CanadianHealthcareNetwork that describe the use and recommendation of homeopathic products.
Call for entries now open!

It's time to think about entering (or nominating a friend or colleague for) the Commitment to Care & Service Awards.
Health Canada sets rules for patients wanting to grow their own marijuana

CPhA disappointed pharmacists not chosen to dispense drug.

Experts question accuracy of in-pharmacy strep throat tests