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After 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, […]
read morePharmasave’s New CEO Excited to Build a Plan for Future Growth and Success
On March 1st, 2023, the Pharmasave National Board of Directors (Board) introduced Mr. Ivan Guillen as the new Chief Executive Officer of Pharmasave Drugs (National) Ltd. Working collaboratively with the executive leadership team, Ivan's initial priority will be building a plan for Pharmasave’s future growth and continued success.
read moreUh oh, the UTI strikes again – Thankfully, you can call an Ontario Pharmacist for help!
You notice yourself urinating more frequently; you can’t seem to hold it in and you even notice some pain or burning when peeing. It clicks – you know this must be one of those pesky urinary tract infections (UTIs) you had some time ago! Your usual course of action in this situation, is to call […]
read morePharmacy Appreciation Month – Celebrating a Momentous Year for Pharmacy in Canada
March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month, the annual national campaign that shines a spotlight on the extraordinary role pharmacy professionals play in health care. 2022 was truly a momentous year for pharmacy practice across the country. Pharmacy teams have fully committed to responding to the growing demands on healthcare professionals and embraced all opportunities to provide […]
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