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In one of our pharmacies, we hired someone without pharmacy experience for the front shop. She worked part-time being a secondary student and was quick to learn. She was quiet, listened attentively and absorbed information like a sponge. She quickly grew in proficiency and responsibility.

Since COVID-19 we've all become much more aware of cleanliness in the public places we visit and that includes pharmacies. Here's your perfect opportunity to do the kind of deep spring cleaning that makes regular cleaning look like a light dusting – and make it part of your regular pharmacy-maintenance routine.

Metformin is indicated for type 2 diabetes in conjunction with lifestyle changes, and off-label, for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the world.

Today, the best bosses are leaders. They take care of others before themselves and serve those who execute their vision, which was developed from collective opinion. Leaders give others a chance to ask why and explain the reasons for major decisions.

Approximately 1 in 4 Canadians are affected by obesity. Obesity is an incredibly complex issue. This will come as no surprise to healthcare professionals who often see patients struggling not only to lose weight but also to maintain weight loss.

One of the most significant challenges that pharmacist entrepreneurs encounter is obtaining buy-in from their team members, particularly within the dynamic and regulated landscape of the healthcare industry.

Of all the things the boss can provide to a staff there is one critical element that is easy to miss. Aside from the usual – money, time off, benefits, bonuses, training, tools and support – the boss provides something that takes staff through the hard moments and keeps them invested in the job for the long haul.

We’ve all been there, haven’t we? Some expectation of time was set and not met. We overpromise and under-deliver. This leads to frustration for the people we serve. In the pharmacy, my default wait time I’d tell patients to fill a prescription was 10 minutes. When I was able to produce the prescription in six minutes, the patient was happy. If I took 12 minutes, the patient was unhappy.