Public Health

Saskatchewan pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are expected to begin administering the Covid-19 vaccine on April 26, as the provincial government rolls out a pilot program.

Province's phase 2 rollout to healthcare workers includes those providing direct patient care.

Specific three-part training program being offered to techs wishing to apply as immunizers.

Province to start vaccinating community pharmacists against COVID-19 starting on March 22 in preparation for next phase of mass vaccine rollout.

Canada is on the cusp of authorizing a fourth vaccine for COVID-19, raising the possibility that every Canadian adult will be offered at least one dose before Canada Day.

"Limited launch" will lead to wider rollout as vaccine supply increases province-wide.

The City of Toronto made public its plan for vaccinating the city's 6+ million residents on March 1, and the strategy relies heavily on community pharmacies.

To help inform pharmacists about the vaccines and what they need to know in order to counsel patients, the Canadian Pharmacists Association is hosting a webinar and panel discussion this Thursday.