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05/02/2023

For Mental Health Month, help your patients on their journey to health

As pharmacists, we are in a perfect position in our role to connect with patients and to help them explore areas in their life that may have gone awry and that could use a new perspective and a new point of view.
05/02/2023

How do you help your patients with high sugar in the morning?

It is estimated that 11.7 million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes. We know that many patients may not be aware of their condition or may not exhibit any symptoms.
04/25/2023

Navigating drug shortages in Canada: challenges and solutions for healthcare professionals

While drug shortages are not new to pharmacists, recent shortages of essential medications such as Children's Tylenol and Amoxicillin have impacted a larger population and gained significant media coverage across Canada.
04/20/2023

Pharmpreneur of the week Bruce Moody: "Be relentlessly positive."

I think it's important to share that, for me, the day I made the decision to become an entrepreneur has led me on an unbelievable journey of discovery and joy.
04/18/2023

4 top tips to manage telehealth and your pharmacy practice

When we think about healthcare services with the prefix "tele," such as telehealth or telepharmacy, we typically associate them with convenience for both patients and providers.
04/19/2023

TikTok may be bad for privacy, but is it also harming our cognitive abilities?

As an attention researcher, I study all the different processes our brains use to focus and maintain attention. Attention isn’t a single mechanism, but rather the result of a number of different mechanisms across various areas of the brain.
04/13/2023

Pharmpreneur of the week Simone Eksteen: "We learn as we go, by taking risks, making mistakes and wrong decisions"

No formal studies can always prepare you for what one will need or learn as an entrepreneur and business leader. We learn as we go, by taking risks, making mistakes and wrong decisions.
04/12/2023

Side gigs for physicians? Really?

When it comes to doctors, the term ‘side gig’ does not reflect the value and importance of these activities, argues Dr. Irith Lebovich.
04/11/2023

Keeping pace with contraception: a practical refresher for pharmacists

The rapidly expanding scope of pharmacists continues to provide new opportunities for pharmacy teams to deliver accessible and timely care for Canadians.
05/10/2023

Pharmacies can be safe space for victims of domestic violence

Quebec pharmacist co-authors guidelines to help pharmacy staff identify and support patients of domestic abuse.