Pharmacy Careers

Get ready for Season 3 of the Leadership Series
The goal is to promote entrepreneurship in the profession by showcasing different examples of "pharmapreneurs" from across all sectors of the industry (whether it is store ownership, franchise ownership, programs innovation, consulting services, resources development, product manufacturing, product distribution, new tech solutions, marketing, recruitment, compounding, and more).
ISMP course helps pharmacists avoid medication incidents in kids
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada made a new eLearning module for community pharmacists.

Pharmacy U presenters Pavithra Ravinatarajan and Siva Sivapalan: The pharmacist’s role with GLP-1s in the treatment of diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that impacts over 3 million Canadians. That is approximately 8.8% of the population, further, it is estimated that 6.1% of the Canadian adult population are at high risk of developing diabetes.
PTCB relaunches online testing delivery for certified pharmacy techs

New process provides option to earn advanced credentials more conveniently.
Pharmacy learners affected as classes pause during Memorial University faculty strike

Pharmacy students have multiple classes affected.
How does scope of practice for pharmacists differ from province to province?

The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities has updated its handy charts that compare between jurisdictions.
Do you come off as impersonal, abrupt or annoyed? How to improve your counterside manner

With heavy workloads and so many distractions, it’s hard for pharmacists to always be present, let alone pleasant. Pharmacist Stephanie Burden shares some useful advice.
New pharmacist or veteran, don’t be afraid to take that career leap!

In another compelling essay submitted to our reader “Write to Win” contest, pharmacist Iris Lau recalls the fear—and rewards–of testing out new career waters.
‘A clear lack of knowledge and/or judgment’: Alberta pharmacist fined after allowing staffer to perform restricted duties unsupervised

A pharmacist was fined thousands after she let an unregulated employee secure drugs, prepare prescriptions and give prepared medications to customers unsupervised.
Pharmacy U presenter Kristen Watt: Destigmatizing errors in pharmacy practice

I am using this opportunity to tell you about my mistakes. To destigmatize mistakes. To hear from experts about professional practice, remediation, and discipline. To talk about root cause analysis and the true utility of being honest with yourself.

Get ready for Season 3 of the Leadership Series

ISMP course helps pharmacists avoid medication incidents in kids

Pharmacy U presenters Pavithra Ravinatarajan and Siva Sivapalan: The pharmacist’s role with GLP-1s in the treatment of diabetes

PTCB relaunches online testing delivery for certified pharmacy techs

Pharmacy learners affected as classes pause during Memorial University faculty strike

How does scope of practice for pharmacists differ from province to province?

Do you come off as impersonal, abrupt or annoyed? How to improve your counterside manner

New pharmacist or veteran, don’t be afraid to take that career leap!

‘A clear lack of knowledge and/or judgment’: Alberta pharmacist fined after allowing staffer to perform restricted duties unsupervised

Pharmacy U presenter Kristen Watt: Destigmatizing errors in pharmacy practice