Alberta’s universal flu immunization program to begin Oct. 19Come fall, community pharmacies in the province will once again be able to administer publicly funded COVID-19 vaccines. Senior patient becoming ill after chikungunya vaccine serves as important reminderThe Alberta College of Pharmacy is emphasizing that patients must receive up-to-date risk information in order to get informed consent. Petition calls on Alberta to revisit new clinical billing cap for pharmacies The petition argues changes to the province's new pharmacy funding agreement could make it harder for patients to access care. People are swarming pharmacies for help with prescription renewal as N.B. promises to fix rocky virtual care rollout The province says it will simplify prescription renewals after patients and pharmacists reported problems with the new system. Neighbourhood Pharmacies names new board chair Two new directors also joined the association’s board. A $6.83 fee for a $6,000 cancer drug? A single cancer prescription can require hours of work and ongoing clinical oversight. Yet, it’ll generate less than $7 in gross revenue. Should pharmacy students be able to give shots? The Manitoba college wants to hear from you Draft regulation would allow trained students to administer drugs and vaccines under pharmacist supervision. Shoppers, Obesity Canada partner to expand obesity care New collaboration will focus on improving access to evidence-based care and reducing the stigma of obesity as a chronic disease. CAPT to open Pharmacy Technician Symposium at FIP World Congress Event expected to give the clinical contribution of techs a stronger voice on the world stage. How much does your province’s pharmacy sector contribute to Canada’s GDP? A new infographic breaks down the economic impact of pharmacies across Canada, province by province. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
