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02/07/2023

Entrepreneur Leader in Pharmacy Nancy Simonot: "You have to be passionate about your idea."

I love the freedom to go after opportunities as they come up. I love getting a team together, developing a plan, measuring results and celebrating the wins. Every small win is progress for a new project and exciting to see traction developing.
02/06/2023

This is not a paid pharmacy endorsement!

We all know that the rules and regulations in pharmacy are cumbersome. Not only are there an endless number of rules, but they are ever changing.
02/06/2023

Pharmacy U presenter Fairuz Siraj: Migraine management mastermind for pharmacists

Picture your busy day at the community pharmacy. The phones are ringing off the hook, prescription orders are coming in fast and furious, the mountain of unchecked prescriptions keeps rising and then you are asked an over-the-counter question about headaches.
01/31/2023

Get ready for Season 3 of the Leadership Series

The goal is to promote entrepreneurship in the profession by showcasing different examples of "pharmapreneurs" from across all sectors of the industry (whether it is store ownership, franchise ownership, programs innovation, consulting services, resources development, product manufacturing, product
01/31/2023

Pharmacy U presenters Pavithra Ravinatarajan and Siva Sivapalan: The pharmacist’s role with GLP-1s in the treatment of diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that impacts over 3 million Canadians. That is approximately 8.8% of the population, further, it is estimated that 6.1% of the Canadian adult population are at high risk of developing diabetes.
01/22/2023

Two promising topical treatments for molluscum contagiosum

This common skin condition has been historically difficult to treat, but new therapies could be first U.S. FDA-approved options.
01/24/2023

Pharmacy U presenter Kristen Watt: Destigmatizing errors in pharmacy practice

I am using this opportunity to tell you about my mistakes. To destigmatize mistakes. To hear from experts about professional practice, remediation, and discipline. To talk about root cause analysis and the true utility of being honest with yourself.
01/24/2023

Pharmacy U presenter Victor Wong: Influenza and strategies for protecting older adults

By the end of the presentation, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the current state of influenza and the strategies for protecting older adults.
01/11/2023

51 weeks. 51 young leaders. 51 inspirational stories...and that’s a wrap for Season 2!

In Season 2 of the Leadership series, a young/early career leader in pharmacy has been featured on a weekly basis.
01/11/2023

8 key reasons to attend Pharmacy U Toronto 2023

Pharmacy U Toronto is just around the corner and returning for its 11th year of innovative and actionable pharmacy education. Pharmacy U is the only event in Canada that unites changemakers, innovators, and pharmacy leaders from across Canada – and beyond.