Community pharmacies’ uptake of billable services are adding up—to the tune of more than 25 million claims for the latest fiscal year of 2023-24. Prescription renewals, adaptations, minor-ailment assessments and medication reviews all forged ahead, with significant gains in almost all provinces. Meanwhile, COVID-19 vaccinations were down by a third and influenza vaccinations also slowed. […]
The inaugural Strengthening Health with Research in Pharmacy (SHARP) Symposium is happening on June 20th in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Co-hosted by the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy (CFP), the Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) and the Ontario Pharmacy Evidence Network (OPEN), the SHARP Symposium will showcase the latest research on pharmacy practice from […]
“This series provided me with the theory, background, and framework relevant to practicing primary care as a pharmacist.” “These modules are a step forward…with a focus on the root causes of health inequity and the pharmacy practice integration of cultural safety and inclusivity.” Pharmacists are giving top marks to three new e-learning programs on primary […]
Dr. Debbie Kelly Patients with complex medication regimens greatly appreciate—and benefit from—comprehensive medication assessments, confirms a study conducted by Dr. Debbie Kelly, Professor of Pharmacy, and her research team at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Moreover, patients voluntarily reported high levels of satisfaction in areas outside the study’s original scope, such as pharmacists’ efforts to improve […]
The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy is proud to help support the popular CE Sunday educational event hosted by the Pharmacists’ Association of the Niagara Peninsula, happening on April 13 at White Oaks Resort and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The CE topics are: Plus, check out the latest in products and services from more than 30 […]
Two-thirds of independent pharmacy owners do not have a succession plan, according to a recent survey of owners by researchers at the University of Saskatchewan. What does this mean for the next generation of independent owners? For the future of pharmacy in Canada? And if you’re an owner yourself, how can you put a succession […]
The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy is pleased to help promote the first Indigenous Skin Spectrum Global Summit on April 5, dedicated to helping pharmacists give practical advice on dermatologic care to Indigenous patients. The Summit will present the latest and best research in the context of Indigenous, circumpolar and rural communities. Atopic dermatitis, rosacea, diabetic […]
Image courtesy of Pharmacy Practice Project, EPICORE Centre & Jim Dobie Photography In Alberta, pharmacists’ claims for primary-care services have experienced parabolic growth rates in the past two years—so much so that billings exceeded the government’s budget for the first time, resulting in fee cutbacks. The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy has collected claims data for […]
Attention independent community pharmacy business owners: you are an integral part in the delivery of accessible healthcare to countless Canadian communities. Yet you also face continuing economic pressures associated public and private funding pressures. A one-day conference in Toronto will open the door to proven strategies for business success and financial comfort during your retirement […]
Two pharmacies in Sarnia, Ontario, proved that a Canadian-made web-based clinical decision support system (CDSS) helps pharmacists flag significantly more drug-related problems (DRPs) during medication reviews. Karen Riley, clinical pharmacist at a Hogan Pharmacy in Sarnia, led the pilot study after securing funding from the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy’s Innovation Fund in 2022. The study’s […]
