B.C. doctor rapped for prescribing controlled drugs to female patients, despite banDr. Patrick Michael Nesbitt, of Maple Ridge B.C., has admitted to breaching the terms of an agreement he had made with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) in 2010. PANS announces 2103 award winnersHALIFAX-The Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia presented awards to some deserving members at its annual conference held in Halifax November 2 Opinion: Hire more nurses Nurses' accelerating pace toward retirement 'striking' Event aims to unlock pharmacy’s potential Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy event raises thousands for projects that advance the profession. Ministry glitch delays Ontario bursary for PGY4s Delay blamed on ‘unanticipated complications’ Pharmacists brush up on self-care counselling skills More than 170 pharmacists gave up their Sunday to attend an all-day education day focused on helping them become more confident self-care advisors. Regulation progresses in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan While six provinces have yet to regulate pharmacy technicians, they are making progress. College of Pharmacists of B.C. works to integrate techs Regulated technicians in British Columbia now have a stronger voice in the governance of the province’s pharmacy regulatory body. Deadlines to complete bridging courses loom in some provinces Pharmacy assistants working towards regulation through the “in the profession” pathway in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia have a limited time to complete the four bridging courses. First Previous 323 324 325 326 327 Next Last