Pharmacy Business

New Nova Scotia Pharmacy Act enables tech regulation

The new Pharmacy Act introduced in the Nova Scotia legislature April 7 approves regulation of pharmacy technicians so that pharmacists have more time for therapeutic consultation and pharmaceutical care.
Port Burwell doctor attacked in attempted oxycodone robbery
Saskatchewan sets fee schedule for pharmacists' services

Saskatchewan pharmacists have expanded their prescribing authority and set out fees to cover these new professional services.
Independent pharmacies garner top ratings in survey

Patients Rate Independents Highly in Overall Satisfaction, Competitive on Prices.
How to introduce block fees successfully

A well-written letter to patients makes all the difference in having them sign up
Maximize cash flow with an employee profit sharing plan

Plan enhances income splitting benefits while deferring tax payment
Trent University announces new dean of the Trent-Fleming School of Nursing

Dr. Kirsten Woodend will assume administrative role effective July 1, 2011.
Alberta pharmacists may make prescription special authorizations

Alberta pharmacists with “additional prescribing authorization” are now eligible to complete, sign and submit Drug Special Authorization Request forms.

College issues alert on reformulated U.S. OxyContin