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Congratulations to our Pharmacy Practice + Business Award 2025 Winners!

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Congratulations to our Pharmacy Practice + Business Technician Initiative Award Winner, Robin Andrade! A technician-led approach to strengthening patient care skills.
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Congratulations to our Pharmacy Practice + Business Rising Star Award Winner, Sydney Morin! Impacting care through classrooms and communities.

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Congratulations to our Pharmacy Practice + Business Raise Your Voice Award Winner, Shivali Sharma! Empowering women in pharmacy.

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Congratulations CareRX Pharmacy Team!

Congratulations to our Pharmacy Practice + Business Public Protector Award Winner, CareRx Pharmacy Team! Ensuring continuity of care, even in disaster.

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Congratulations Sherif Hanafy!

Congratulations to our Pharmacy Practice + Business Practice Innovation Award Winner, Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud! Pioneering neurocritical care pharmacy practice.

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Congratulations Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Pharmacy!

Congratulations to our Pharmacy Practice + Business Interprofessional Initiative Award Winner, Holland Bloorview Psychopharmacology Clinic team! Reducing wait times and optimizing care for youth.

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Congratulations Meadows Mile Pharmacy Team!

Congratulations to our Pharmacy Practice + Business Award winner for Business Innovation, Meadows Mile Pharmacy Team!
A new pharmacy model effectively filling healthcare gaps.

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New consensus guidance on anesthesia and sedation while breastfeeding Multidisciplinary group issues guidelines for the perioperative management of patients who are breastfeeding, on behalf of the Association of Anaesthetists (U.K.).

New consensus guidance on anesthesia and sedation while breastfeeding

Multidisciplinary group issues guidelines for the perioperative management of patients who are breastfeeding, on behalf of the Association of Anaesthetists (U.K.).

What is ‘food noise’ and why are we hearing about it amid the rise of GLP-1 meds? The term ‘food noise’ has emerged alongside the popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1receptor agonists—known as GLP-1 medications—that treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

What is ‘food noise’ and why are we hearing about it amid the rise of GLP-1 meds?

New guideline from the SOGC on diagnosis and management of intrauterine early pregnancy loss

Check out this resource under Pregnancy in our clinical guidelines library.

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First-generation antihistamines: simple adjustments to reduce delirium A study conducted in Ontario shows that the use of first-generation antihistamines increases the risk of delirium in hospitalized seniors—calling for a review of certain prescribing practices.

First-generation antihistamines: simple adjustments to reduce delirium

A study conducted in Ontario shows that the use of first-generation antihistamines increases the risk of delirium in hospitalized seniors—calling for a review of certain prescribing practices.

Weight loss interventions can cause new skin issues to crop up for your patients Paradoxically, bariatric surgery is sometimes responsible for the development of new pathologies.

Weight loss interventions can cause new skin issues to crop up for your patients

Paradoxically, bariatric surgery is sometimes responsible for the development of new pathologies.

Minocycline-induced lupus Inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions, due to incorrect drug, dosing or duration, may lead to emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms, adverse drug events and increased healthcare expenditures.

FROM THE MAGAZINE | Minocycline-induced lupus

Inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions, due to incorrect drug, dosing or duration, may lead to emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms, adverse drug events and increased healthcare expenditures.

New platform makes it easier to report errors in everyday pharmacy practice Goal is to reduce pharmacists' apprehension in reporting medication incidents and near misses.

New platform makes it easier to report errors in everyday pharmacy practice

Goal is to reduce pharmacists' apprehension in reporting medication incidents and near misses.

Pharmacists now included in federal government’s student loan forgiveness program Pharmacists working in a designated small or rural community may be eligible to have a maximum of $60,000 forgiven over 5 years.

Pharmacists now included in federal government’s student loan forgiveness program

Pharmacists working in a designated small or rural community may be eligible to have a maximum of $60,000 forgiven over 5 years.

Happy Holidays from Pharmacy Practice + Business!

The Medical Post 2025 Awards Sizzle Reel The Medical Post Awards support national independent physician voices, contributions to community, and practice innovation. Learn more about The Medical Post Awards…

There is such tremendous work happening in Canada by physicians, and our annual Medical Post Awards are a celebration of these accomplishments.

The Medical Post Awards are selected by peers of physician juries. Check out this year's winners!

Health Canada recalls glucose monitors that may give patients incorrect readings The federal agency is recalling some FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors that may provide incorrect glucose readings.

Health Canada recalls glucose monitors that may give patients incorrect readings

A refresher on peripheral neuropathy Comprehensive JAMA review highlights pathophysiology, clinical presentation, causes, diagnosis, management and prognosis.

A refresher on peripheral neuropathy

Comprehensive JAMA review highlights pathophysiology, clinical presentation, causes, diagnosis, management and prognosis.

Seasonal influenza: comprehensive guidelines for antiviral therapy Ontario Health provides recommendations for healthcare providers on the appropriate prescribing of antiviral therapy for children and adults with seasonal influenza.

Seasonal influenza: comprehensive guidelines for antiviral therapy

Ontario Health provides recommendations for healthcare providers on the appropriate prescribing of antiviral therapy for children and adults with seasonal influenza.

It's the last day to recognize the contributions of yourself or your fellow pharmacists, owners and pharmacy technicians to their profession and communities. Don't miss your chance!
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Recognize an exceptional pharmacy care initiative led by a technician or team of technicians.
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The minor ailments revolution: how a new generation of pharmacists is changing the game As a student preceptor, I see how new pharmacists are set to change the game for everyone. The rest of us had better be prepared to move quickly or risk becoming obsolete.

The minor ailments revolution: how a new generation of pharmacists is changing the game

As a student preceptor, I see how new pharmacists are set to change the game for everyone. The rest of us had better be prepared to move quickly or risk becoming obsolete.

Good news–we just extended the deadline! You now have two more weeks to submit a nomination for #PharmacyPracticeBusinessAwards. Nominate someone or enter yourself today:
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Don't miss out on your last chance to recognize the contributions of yourself or your fellow pharmacists, pharmacy owners and pharmacy technicians to their profession and communities.
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University of Saskatchewan remembers: The service of the McNab brothers Dr. John Allan (Jack) McNab and his brothers from the University of Saskatchewan answered their country’s call in both world wars.

University of Saskatchewan remembers: The service of the McNab brothers

Dr. John Allan (Jack) McNab and his brothers from the University of Saskatchewan answered their country’s call in both world wars.