It’s Pharmacy Awareness Month and a couple of contentious drugs are being discussed by pharmacy regulators across the country these days...
New requirements are coming into effect soon that will enhance the security of community pharmacies in BC. These measures are important in reducing the number of pharmacy robberies and break and enters, as well as for securing personal health information.
The UBC Pharmacists Clinic team is pleased to introduce Our Practice, a new bi-monthly e-newsletter created as a resource for the practicing pharmacist and pharmacy technician. In each issue, we bring you tools and other information that we have found helpful in our day-to-day role as patient care providers.
Each Compliance Officer has his/her own personal approach to the review process and philosophy on how to work with pharmacy professionals while conducting a review. While a Practice Review should never be a cause for undue stress or concern, having a better idea of what to expect can help you and your staff prepare for assessment.
We are inviting pharmacists interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine – Western Medicine interactions and potential adverse effects to participate in a focus group discussion
Do you want to stay abreast of the complex issues the Pharmacy profession is facing today?
Are you interested in learning and sharing new knowledge, meeting and collaborating with health care experts and pharmacy colleagues, and gaining greater understanding of how you can serve the needs of your patients?
The College is now recruiting volunteers to serve on its committees!
The College’s committees are composed of registered pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, as well as members of the public.
2017 promises to be a busy year for the College. Not only will it present us with opportunities to provide better health through excellence in pharmacy, it also marks the beginning of our new 3-year strategic plan.
Every year, thousands of British Columbians are afflicted by the influenza virus, usually between the months of November and March during what most of us refer to as “Flu Season.”
Did you know that community pharmacies provide the most easily accessible influenza vaccine administration available in BC?
Medicines are a key part of the lives of many older adults – they are used to manage chronic diseases, prevent adverse health outcomes, and treat pain and other common symptoms. When used properly, medicines can improve quality of life and help prolong it. Medications can also cause problems. In treating the older adult, it is not enough for the health professional to know about drugs and diseases.