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Guest Post: Cefuroxime is a Safe Alternative for Penicillin Allergic Patients

In light of the increasing concern over antibiotic misuse, particularly the overprescription of clindamycin in dentistry, the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and the UBC Therapeutics Initiative (TI) have collaborated to provide dentists with prescribing Portraits aimed at improving antibiotic use. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians play an important role in determining the safety of alternative antibiotics and communicating with patients. Luckily, safe alternatives to clindamycin exist for patients with true penicillin allergies, including the beta-lactam antibiotic cefuroxime.

Guest Post: Putting Patients First 2024

Join the Putting Patients First 2024 conference on November 14, 2024. This year’s theme is “building learning communities.”

The conference advances learning communities to improve health and health research ecosystems. Leaders in the health and health research communities, from patients to policy makers, are welcome.

Aug 21, 2024

Guest Post: Invitation to Participate – Understanding Scope of Practice Expansion in Pharmacy (U-Prep)

A team of Canadian researchers, led by Drs Natalie Crown (University of Toronto) and Teri Charrois (University of British Columbia), is conducting a NEW study focused on exploring the perspectives of community pharmacists across Canada on implementing an expanded scope of services within their practice.

Aug 19, 2024

Guest Post: UBC Therapeutics Initiative's Bringing Best Evidence to Clinicians Annual Course 2024

The UBC Therapeutics Initiative’s (UBC TI) goal is for drug therapies to be used wisely in the best interests of patients, based on thorough and accurate understanding of scientific evidence. It is the 30th anniversary of the UBC TI and they will be hosting a special version of their annual conference. REGISTRATION is now open. Evaluations by past attendees often say they appreciate “the other side of the story” about prescription drugs – presented and discussed by an unconflicted faculty. Please consider registering for Best Evidence 2024, and let your colleagues or students know about this opportunity:

Aug 07, 2024

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Guest Post: Identifying Interactions to Prevent Life-Threatening Complications

This guest post provided by pharmacists at St. Paul’s Hospital and Burnaby Hospital examines a fatal case whereby an overlooked drug interaction is believed to have contributed to a heart attack in a 65-year-old patient. It highlights the vital role pharmacists in community and hospital settings have in identifying interactions between antiretroviral and cardiac medications to prevent life-threatening complications.

Registrar's Message: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

On September 30, 2023, we observe Orange Shirt Day as well as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day where we are asked to reflect on and acknowledge the ongoing legacy of residential schools and reaffirm our commitment to advancing reconciliation and building a better future for Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Though many of us have been given the day off and may be taking the opportunity to rest and relax, I’d like to remind you all that reconciliation is not a passive process.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day: Begin Your Journey of Self-Education

Cultural Humility is rooted in a lifelong commitment to self-reflection, learning, and listening without judgment. We encourage pharmacy professionals to use these resources as a starting point in our ongoing process of healing and understanding and rebuilding trust Indigenous Communities in BC.

PRP INSIGHTS: Introducing New Practice Review Criteria to the Community Pharmacy Review

Recent changes to pharmacy regulations, bylaws and professional practice policies have given pharmacists an expanded scope of practice. To facilitate the safe delivery of pharmacy services across the expanded scope domains, PRP will be introducing new review criteria to the Community Pharmacy Review this Fall.

Canadian Patient Safety Week is October 23-27, 2023!

Canadian Patient Safety Week runs from October 23-27. This year’s focus is on exploring a new approach to patient safety, grounded in learning and acting to create safer care and reducing unintended physical and psychological harms, including those caused by culturally unsafe care.

Guest Post: Call-out: new members for B.C.’s Emergency Health Provider Registry

As summer continues, our province is experiencing an increased risk of wildfires and heat-related events. The Emergency Health Provider Registry (EHPR) is an online registry of health care professionals and health authority staff who may be able and willing to be deployed on a voluntary basis or hired to respond to emergency events.

Guest Post: New! AFPC Advanced Primary Care Pharmacist Training Program

As scope of practice expands, the more opportunities there are for pharmacists in primary care. The new Advanced Primary Care Pharmacist Training Program from the Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) can prepare you with skills and confidence.

Health Quality B.C. launches LOUD in PC to improve access to Opiod Agonist Therapy

Opioid Agonist Therapy is one of the most effective, evidence-based treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD) available. As the toxic drug supply crisis continues, increasing access to this treatment can help save lives and improve the health of our communities.

Guest Post: The Vital Role of Pharmacists in Antimicrobial Stewardship Efforts

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health concern that requires effective antimicrobial stewardship efforts. With the introduction of pharmacist prescribing, there are a number of ways for pharmacists to contribute to and promote responsible antimicrobial use in BC.

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn, reflect upon and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples.

Guest Post: Quality Matters: How to Evaluate the Quality of Continuing Education

Every pharmacy professional has the opportunity to improve lives through their practice. It is often this desire to help others that is the driving motivation for why individuals enter the field. To ensure that they are providing the best care possible, it is crucial that pharmacy professionals regularly assess their learning needs and acquire the knowledge and skills to address those needs through continuing education.