Pharmacy Careers

Saskatchewan College considers self-assessment pilot

Regulator considering pilot project for provincial pharmacies to self-assess their medication safety practices.
Nominees sought for Wellspring Pharmacy Leadership Award

The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy has opened nominations for the 2013 Wellspring Pharmacy Leadership Award Program, inspired by the work and career of pharmacist Barb Wells.
Commonwealth pharmacists to meet in Bahamas

Pharmacists from 60 countries are expected in Bahamas this August for the 12th bi-annual meeting of the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA).
Newfoundland pharmacists have licences suspended

The Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board has suspended the licenses of two St. John’s pharmacists who also face numerous court charges.
Alberta docs told to pay back OT billing, or get docked

EDMONTON | Doctor’s in Alberta could have some of their earnings held back after the health authority sent out letters warning that some physicians had overbilled the system.
Impact of drug pricing reform worries B.C. pharmacists

Pharmacies expect to take a major financial hit when the price of the top six generic drugs drops to 18% in April.
Plan to ban loyalty points on hold

College puts the breaks on plans after receiving a huge amount of feedback from practitioners and patients.
Saskatchewan leads on minor ailment prescribing

New program offers patients faster service at no additional cost, and brings new business into the pharmacy.

Alberta pharmacists continue to protest latest cuts