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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · 4d

The Federation of Medical Women in Canada urges pharmacist prescribing for vaccines in Ontario—especially for HPV

A majority (76%) of Ontarians want pharmacists to be able to prescribe all vaccines.

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · 4d

Calgary researchers collecting toenail clippings for cancer research

Aaron Goodarzi from the University of Calgary says measuring radioactive lead in toenails can help estimate long-term exposure to radon.

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · 4d

Who does and doesn't get a sexual assault evidence kit in hospital?

‘They are not supposed to withhold care based on whether they believe an assault survivor’s claims, yet our data suggest that some rural healthcare providers do precisely that.’

Who does and doesn't get a sexual assault evidence kit in hospital?

‘They are not supposed to withhold care based on whether they believe an assault survivor’s claims, yet our data suggest that some rural healthcare providers do precisely that.’

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · 5d

🏆 #PharmacyPracticeBusinessAwards nominations are NOW OPEN. Let's recognize Canadian pharmacy professionals providing exceptional patient care and demonstrating creativity and innovation in pharmacy practice. Submit a nomination before Nov. 14th.
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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 6d

Study finds ADHD medication associated with reduced risks of suicide and criminal behaviour

A large Swedish study published in the BMJ found methylphenidate is associated with a significant reduction in suicidal behavior, substance use, transport accidents and crime.

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 6d

Which children are at high risk for long QT syndrome?

Children and adolescents with long QT syndrome, a rare genetic heart disease, are at significant risk of developing life-threatening arrhythmias, according to a German study.

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · 6d

Childhood hypertension linked to increased risk of kidney decline: large Canadian study

Hypertensive children and adolescents have a threefold increased risk of developing serious kidney problems compared to young people without hypertension, according to a large retrospective cohort stu...

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · 11d

BREAKING: Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta

Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta

In July, Alberta recorded the most measles cases in North America on a per-capita basis.

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · 13d

If patients have patchy hair, hair loss, or hair that won’t grow because it keeps breaking off, a contributing culprit could be the type of hair brush they are using. Here's out guide to 10 different brush types and what they're actually for!

Untangling which brushes can exacerbate hair problems for your patients

If patients have patchy hair, hair loss, or hair that won’t grow because it keeps breaking off, a contributing culprit could be the type of hair brush they are using.

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · 13d

Untangling which brushes can exacerbate hair problems for your patients

If patients have patchy hair, hair loss, or hair that won’t grow because it keeps breaking off, a contributing culprit could be the type of hair brush they are using.

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · 13d

5 pearls: pharmacist prescribing, optimized

Examine your workflow and see where pharmacists’ time can be freed up and refocused into caring for patients and providing prescribing services.

5 pearls: pharmacist prescribing, optimized

Examine your workflow and see where pharmacists’ time can be freed up and refocused into caring for patients and providing prescribing services.

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Martha Rivers Porado @marthaporado.bsky.social · 18d

Let's discuss: How do you talk to pregnant and hope-to-be pregnant patients about pain and fever relief?

A deluge of questions could be coming your way.

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Martha Rivers Porado @marthaporado.bsky.social · 27d

Slenyto: first Rx melatonin product for treating insomnia in children with ASD

Health Canada is also proposing to add ‘melatonin or its salts’ to the Prescription Drug List when used for any sleep-related use in the general pediatric population.

Slenyto: first Rx melatonin product for treating insomnia in children with ASD

Health Canada is also proposing to add ‘melatonin or its salts’ to the Prescription Drug List when used for any sleep-related use in the general pediatric population.

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · 27d

Ontario in talks with OCP on expanding pharmacist scope of practice to the tune of 14 new ailments

A release on Wednesday said the government has ‘provided direction’ to the Ontario College of Pharmacists with a view to making the necessary regulatory changes.

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · Sep 3

Clinical procedures, money, patient relations: What a survey of Quebec pharmacists found

Salaried pharmacists expressed concerns about the increase in clinical responsibilities with Bill 67, while already experiencing a workload deemed excessive in an increasingly pressured environment.

Clinical procedures, money, patient relations: What a survey of Quebec pharmacists found

Salaried pharmacists expressed concerns about the increase in clinical responsibilities with Bill 67, while already experiencing a workload deemed excessive in an increasingly pressured environment.

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · Sep 3

What’s the best combination of treatments for vitiligo?

It's a challenge for dermatologists to stop depigmentation and stimulate repigmentation. Choosing the right topical treatment and phototherapy is key.

What’s the best combination of treatments for vitiligo?

It's a challenge for dermatologists to stop depigmentation and stimulate repigmentation. Choosing the right topical treatment and phototherapy is key.

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · Aug 28

What you need to know about the updated Canadian guidelines on pharmacotherapy for obesity

Obesity Canada experts provide 13 new and updated recommendations on the effectiveness, safety and appropriate use of pharmacotherapy in the management of obesity in adults.

What you need to know about the updated Canadian guidelines on pharmacotherapy for obesity

Obesity Canada experts provide 13 new and updated recommendations on the effectiveness, safety and appropriate use of pharmacotherapy in the management of obesity in adults.

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · Aug 28

This pharmacist is branching out to provide affordable meds for pets

Adam Silvertown was inspired to sell affordable veterinary medications because of his own experience as a pet owner.

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This pharmacist is branching out to provide affordable meds for pets

Adam Silvertown was inspired to sell affordable veterinary medications because of his own experience as a pet owner.

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · Aug 18

This pharmacist is branching out to provide affordable meds for pets

Adam Silvertown was inspired to sell affordable veterinary medications because of his own experience as a pet owner.

This pharmacist is branching out to provide affordable meds for pets

Adam Silvertown was inspired to sell affordable veterinary medications because of his own experience as a pet owner.

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · Aug 12

Long-term prescription opioids linked to increased risk of esophageal dysfunction

Canadian product monographs for prescription opioids are being updated to include the risk of esophageal dysfunction with long-term opioid use.

Long-term prescription opioids linked to increased risk of esophageal dysfunction

Canadian product monographs for prescription opioids are being updated to include the risk of esophageal dysfunction with long-term opioid use.

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · Jul 9

We have a winner!

Check out the winning submission to our Pharmacy Student Writing Contest

'The class that had nothing to do with pharmacy yet taught me everything'

The class that had nothing to do with pharmacy yet taught me everything

This essay from our 2025 Student Essay Contest winner Kimberly Molnar was an almost unanimous pick from our panel of judges. We know you'll enjoy it. Congratulations, Kimberly!

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · Jul 7

Rethinking career fulfilment in pharmacy: the case for a portfolio career

Can we still be pharmacists if we’re also artists, entrepreneurs or educators?

Rethinking career fulfilment in pharmacy: the case for a portfolio career

Can we still be pharmacists if we’re also artists, entrepreneurs or educators?

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National Media Awards Foundation @canadamediaawards.bsky.social · Jul 4

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The Medical Post Magazine @themedicalpost.bsky.social · Jun 24

The internet is abuzz with tributes to a liquid chemical called methylene blue that is being sold as a health supplement.

Is methylene blue really a brain booster? A pharmacologist explains the science

The internet is abuzz with tributes to a liquid chemical called methylene blue that is being sold as a health supplement.

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Pharmacy Practice + Business magazine @pharmacypractice.bsky.social · Jun 24

10 practical tips for improving adherence to immunosuppressive meds after kidney transplantation

Healthcare providers can use these 10 practical tips to enhance patients’ adherence to immunosuppressive medications following kidney transplantation.

10 practical tips for improving adherence to immunosuppressive meds after kidney transplantation

Healthcare providers can use these 10 practical tips to enhance patients’ adherence to immunosuppressive medications following kidney transplantation.

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