Pharmacy Business

National pharmacy-led blood pressure screening initiative launches May 1
‘Measure More, Miss Less’ aims to close gaps in early hypertension detection through community pharmacy.
Ontario college warns pharmacies not to jump the gun on new tests
Ontario College of Pharmacists says scope expansion is not yet in effect and clarifies what pharmacists can currently perform.

New lab course prepares pharmacists as expansions of scope take effect

The Canadian Pharmacists Association’s new online curriculum aims to help pharmacists order, monitor and interpret lab results.
At AI forum, experts urge pharmacy to balance innovation, safety and human oversight

It's essential that any AI tools implemented in healthcare—especially in patient care—be overseen and monitored by informed humans, panel warns.
New Alberta bill would let pharmacists supply addiction medications directly to prescribers

Change would allow faster access to opioid treatment medications in clinics.
Conservatives call on auditor general to investigate $250 million PrescribeIT program

Conservative MP Dan Mazier cites reporting by The Globe and Mail which suggests fewer than 5% of prescriptions are sent using the PrescribeIT program, which is being shut down on May 29.
Come Canada Day, Ontario pharmacists could begin offering expanded services

Ontario Pharmacists Association CEO is ‘hopeful’ new minor ailment and vaccine services could launch this summer, though strep testing may face delays.
Two states down—Tennessee says PBMs can't own pharmacies

More than 160 independent pharmacies have closed in state since 2017 due to pricing and patient influence pressure wrought by PBMs and PBM-owned pharmacies.
A winning combination

Pharmacy Technician of the Year Alicia Redden revels in her ability to work to her full scope.
FIP survey aims to define pharmacy’s role in self-care

This global initiative will help inform policy, practice and remuneration models.