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02/22/2023

Fairuz Siraj wins for Rising Star at the Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards

The Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards recognize Canadian pharmacy professionals providing exceptional patient care and demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice. We are pleased to introduce this year’s winners.
02/22/2023

Lindsay Dixon wins for 'Raise Your Voice' at the Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards

The Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards recognize Canadian pharmacy professionals providing exceptional patient care and demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice. We are pleased to introduce this year’s winners.
02/22/2023

Jonathan Lu wins for Public Protector at the Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards

The Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards recognize Canadian pharmacy professionals providing exceptional patient care and demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice. We are pleased to introduce this year’s winners.
02/22/2023

Dean Elbe wins for Practice Innovation at the Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards

The Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards recognize Canadian pharmacy professionals providing exceptional patient care and demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice. We are pleased to introduce this year’s winners.
02/22/2023

Andrew Schonbe wins for Business Innovation at Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards

The Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards recognize Canadian pharmacy professionals providing exceptional patient care and demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice. We are pleased to introduce this year’s winners.
02/16/2023

Pharmacy Entrepreneur Adam Silvertown: "I like a good problem."

I did not consider myself an entrepreneur when I graduated. I was dedicated to my profession and envisioned a career where I might possibly one day be my own boss.
02/21/2023

The error-prone elephant in the pharmacy room

Pharmacy is all about accuracy and risk reduction, and for good measure. A mistake in the dispensary can lead to serious adverse outcomes for the patient. It makes sense then, that we have such an exhaustive list of rules and regulations surrounding the dispensing of medications.
02/21/2023

Pharmacy U presenter Manjit Hansra: Transforming Diabetes Care Delivery: The role of community pharmacists and Sensing Technology

It is estimated that over 11 million Canadians are living with pre-diabetes and diabetes, and it is becoming increasingly important to find ways to effectively manage the disease to prevent long-term health complications.
02/13/2023

Yes, masks reduce the risk of spreading COVID, despite a review saying they don’t

Here are some reasons why the conclusions of this Cochrane Review are misleading.
02/14/2023

Pharmacy U presenter Kristen Watt: Pharmacists and COVID-19 antiviral therapy

The community pharmacist is well poised to recognize the patient population who would benefit most from COVID-19 antivirals, is able to employ strategies to address DDIs related to this therapy and contribute to improved patient outcomes using their unique knowledge and skills.