Pharmacy Business

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Techs encouraged to share their opinions re professional competencies for entry to practice.
Would Canadian pharmacy employees vote for pay and submit?
I recognize that pharmacies are businesses, but pharmacists are frontline healthcare providers. The pharmacists, technicians and support staff who spend countless hours each day helping patients navigate their benefits plans don’t want to put their patients through the inconvenience of having to pay out-of-pocket and submitting.

The worst he's ever seen: Patients are increasingly acting out—and driving family physicians away

Dr. Farhan Khan's walk-in clinic has been vandalized, smashed and pelted with eggs. During one incident, a patient threatened him with sharp objects.
No warrant, no problem: Top U.S. drugstore chains allow staff to hand over patient files to police right in the stores

Staff members face 'extreme pressure to immediately respond,' CVS, Kroger and Rite Aid told congressional investigators.
Alberta college launches national search for new registrar

After more than three decades leading the Alberta College of Pharmacy, registrar Greg Eberhart has announced he is retiring on December 31, 2024.
Alberta seeks feedback on draft standards for pharmacy operations

Registered members of the Alberta College of Pharmacy should expect an email asking them to review and provide feedback on the draft Standards for the Operation of Licensed Pharmacies. Consultations close on February 23, 2024.
Pharmacists, it's time to follow the money!

I am so appreciative of all the comments (both private and public) that followed my blog from December 11th regarding the monthly user fee being imposed on community pharmacies by Express Scripts Canada (ESC).
NDP and Liberals set new deadline for introduction of pharmacare bill

The NDP and Liberals have agreed to a new deadline of March 1.
Pharmpreneur of the week Paul Sinclair: ‘Success is getting up each day and loving what I do’

I was always happy to work hard and give every opportunity the best chance of success. I enjoyed the challenge of business and of being successful in business. Even when things may not have worked out as expected, there was always the drive to look for other opportunities.
NAPRA interim recommendations: low concentration brimonidine tartrate eye drops okay on retail shelves

Comments on new interim recommendations must be submitted by Jan. 11.

Weigh in before deadline!

Would Canadian pharmacy employees vote for pay and submit?

The worst he's ever seen: Patients are increasingly acting out—and driving family physicians away

No warrant, no problem: Top U.S. drugstore chains allow staff to hand over patient files to police right in the stores

Alberta college launches national search for new registrar

Alberta seeks feedback on draft standards for pharmacy operations

Pharmacists, it's time to follow the money!

NDP and Liberals set new deadline for introduction of pharmacare bill

Pharmpreneur of the week Paul Sinclair: ‘Success is getting up each day and loving what I do’

NAPRA interim recommendations: low concentration brimonidine tartrate eye drops okay on retail shelves