Electrolytes are taking up more and more space on community pharmacy shelves. It's important that pharmacists are educated on these items. Here are some practical considerations when choosing a product for yourself, and for recommending to normotensive patients.
At our walk-in clinic, I see a number of patients who have recently immigrated to Canada and bring with them the home remedies (or medications) which they have learned or obtained from abroad. The imported approach to minor ailments is often interesting.
Substance use has major impacts on a person’s functioning, relationships and sense of self and can be devastating. However, stereotypes and stigma often result in healthcare providers overlooking risky substance use.
Looking at the Ontario College of Pharmacists new template, what the growing volume of documentation means for compounding supervisors and how I am making this sustainable in my pharmacy.
On May 8th, the World Health Organization came out with recommendations for healthcare workers dealing with patients with known or suspected Andes Hantavirus.
