Pharmacist

• Pharmacists fear busy flu season while COVID-19 cases rise

  Some pharmacists are concerned about a busy upcoming flu season. Pharmacist Paul Bowman of Fredericton says he's seeing colds and earaches that he did not see last year.

  Health

  Sep 13
• Regina pharmacist raising overdose awareness

  A Regina pharmacist makes a call to action to other healthcare providers to do more to connect with their neighbourhood's most vulnerable people in order to prevent overdoses.

  Health

  Aug 25
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• Small Alberta pharmacies frustrated over lack of COVID-19 vaccine supply

  Several small pharmacy owners in Calgary are frustrated by the lack of COVID-19 vaccine supply, saying shortages have forced them to cancel hundreds of appointments.

  Canada

  May 7
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• Survey finds 1 in 4 Canadians not taking medication properly

  A new survey shows 26 per cent of those surveyed admit to having taken medication differently than prescribed or stopping to take it without consulting a medical professional.

  Health

  Mar 10
• Clients at Lethbridge Soup Kitchen receive flu shots as provincial rollout begins

  On Monday, as the province rolled out flu shots for all, one Lethbridge pharmacist made sure that included clients at the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen. 

  Health

  Oct 19, 2020
• Flu shot clinics open across Saskatchewan

  The Emerald Park Shoppers Drug Mart is one of 691 locations across the province now offering the flu shot, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority. 

  Health

  Oct 19, 2020
• Demand for flu shot spikes in New Brunswick during coronavirus pandemic

  'A lot of people have not had flu shots in 20 years or 30 years or ever and this is the first time for some people, but they are scared.'

  Health

  Oct 16, 2020
• B.C. pharmacist fined $25K for purchasing, re-selling alleged stolen medication

  The College of Pharmacists and a lawsuit filed by Interior Health says a hospital employee sold medications to the pharmacist for cash.

  Crime

  Aug 31, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Allergy or COVID-19 symptoms?

  As the seasons change and people with allergies experience symptoms, it will be important for them to know the difference between those and COVID-19 symptoms.

  Health

  May 18, 2020
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• Respect 30-day prescription rule as possible shortages loom: N.B. pharmacists

  "Even with that measure in place, suppliers are already telling pharmacists to expect delays and shortages of some medications."

  Health

  Apr 8, 2020