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Pharmacy Appreciation Month 2024 – Putting the Care Back in Healthcare with Pharmasave
March brings a special occasion for us at Pharmasave as it marks the annual Pharmacy Appreciation Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the unwavering commitment and exceptional care provided by pharmacy professionals across Canada. Join us in acknowledging the extraordinary role these healthcare heroes play, from offering personalized pharmacy care to being a stabilizing force […]
read morePharmasave strengthens commitment by sponsoring Curling Day in Canada
One of Canada’s best-known pharmacy chains is showing its commitment to curlers and the sport of curling by expanding its relationship with Curling Canada, it was announced today. Pharmasave will be a National Partner of Curling Canada, and beginning this season will be the presenting sponsor of the annual Curling Day in Canada celebration. This […]
read moreFlu and COVID-19 Vaccines Available at Pharmasave Across Canada
More Canadians turning to accessible care at pharmacies for vaccinations & common ailments The fall respiratory virus season has arrived, as flu and COVID-19 vaccines roll out to communities across the country. With both immunizations now available at pharmacies in Canada, patients can book an appointment to receive their vaccines from their local Pharmasave. […]
read moreAfter 30 years in practice, here are the six things I know for sure
After 30 years in practice, I’ve learned a few things. Here are six I’d like to share with others in the pharmacy profession. An Article by Graham MacKenzie. This Spring I celebrated a milestone. It’s my 30 year at the pharmacy in Baddeck, Nova Scotia where I began work as a newly-minted pharmacist after graduating […]
read moreDon’t Let a Tick Bite Ruin Your Summer: How Ontario Pharmacists Can Help with Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
You return home after enjoying the great weather in the spring and summer, and suddenly, you notice a brown/black small, round bug that is the size of a sesame seed attached to your skin. You contact your doctor’s office, but they are fully booked and the wait time for walk-in patients is very long. What […]
read moreB.C. Pharmacists Are Now Empowered to Treat 21 Minor Ailments at the Pharmacy with New Prescribing Powers
Pharmacists across B.C. are now empowered to assess and treat 21 minor ailments with new prescribing powers which came into effect on June 1st, increasing convenience and accessibility for patients across B.C.
read morePharmasave’s Charity Campaign for D-Camps: Empowering Children with type 1 Diabetes
Pharmasave is excited to announce its partnership with Diabetes Canada for a fundraising campaign dedicated to supporting D-Camps. These camps provide a transformative experience for children living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), offering them a safe and empowering environment where they can enjoy a genuine camp experience. D-Camps: A Home Away from Home For children […]
read moreImproving Convenience, Access to Healthcare for British Columbians: Pharmacists’ Expanded Prescribing Powers and Medication Injection Abilities Are Bringing Care Closer to You
In a significant development for healthcare access in BC, in October of 2022 BC Pharmacists were granted the ability to renew or adapt a wider range of prescriptions and administer injectable medications beyond their previous scope which included vaccine injections. During a recent CKNW interview on The Mike Smyth Show, Christine Antler, Pharmasave’s Region Director, […]
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