Embracing Change
How are pharmacists responding to an expanded scope of practice? Which services do patients appreciate the most? What are the challenges of billing for new services?
The Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy explores these and other frontline issues related to putting an expanded scope of practice into action. Pharmacists share best practices, lessons learned and how they’re making a difference in patients’ lives.
Latest Articles From Our Embracing Change Series
Embracing Change: Birtle Pharmacy
SEPTEMBER 2019—Sometimes the path to positive change can begin by simply moving to a larger space. Alison Desjardins and her husband Steve became co-owners of
Embracing Change: Pharmacy 101, Cobourg, Ont.
JUNE 2019 – After 21 years in business, Pharmacy 101 in Cobourg, Ont., is proving that independent community pharmacies can still survive long-term if they
Embracing Change: Health-e Choice Pharmacy, NF
MARCH 2019 – Wth the right mix of pharmacy services, independent pharmacies can thrive among big chain competition. Or at least that’s what Health-e Choice
Embracing Change: Oromocto, New Brunswick
SEPTEMBER 2018 – It would be fair to say that Brett Jackson epitomizes that famous slogan from Nike, “Just Do It.” The associate-owner of a
Embracing Change: Simpson’s Pharmasave, ON
MAY 2018 – After 41 years in the business, Simpson’s Pharmasave has become adept at change. In fact, embracing it has kept the pharmacy thriving,
Embracing Change: Mark Mercure of Brandon, MB
MARCH 2018 – Pharma-Medic Services’ Manager Mark Mercure is at a crossroads. With Manitoba’s regional health authorities’ recent plans to contract the majority of pharmacy
Embracing Change: Shoppers Drug Mart, BC
NOVEMBER 2017 – Vision, culture, support—those three words summarize how Alex Dar Santos has worked with his pharmacy team to successfully incorporate a wide range
Embracing Change: Sherwood Drug Mart, PEI
SEPTEMBER 2017 – As pharmacist/owner of the oldest operating pharmacy in Charlottetown (it opened in 1956), Rob MacLellan has experienced first-hand the trials and tribulations
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