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Pharmacists as Allies in Destigmatizing Opioid Use Disorder

Since Canada began tracking opioid-related deaths in 2016, over 40,000 lives have been lost to opioid toxicity. In fact, statistics from the Public Health Agency of Canada estimate that between

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Tobacco Harm Reduction and Vaping Cessation – New Opportunities for Pharmacist Skills

Authored by: Jane Ling BScPhm.RPh., Elaine Ling PharmD., BSc., RPh. HC-PCP To vape or not to vape? That ISN’T the question. The question is: Will pharmacists step up to help

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Strategies for Incorporating Naloxone Dispensing in Pharmacy Practice

The opioid crisis in Canada continues to be one of the biggest public health issues facing our nation. Unfortunately, the situation may be getting worse. There is emerging evidence that

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The Current Landscape of Compounding Pharmacy

The implementation of new compounding guidelines has fostered a new type of specialty pharmacy, the compounding central-fill pharmacy. While compounding pharmacies have been around for decades, they have historically specialized

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An Inside Look into Professional Affairs at OPA: A Pharmacy Student’s Perspective

The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) has a strong presence in the pharmacy landscape to enhance, support, and advocate for our profession. However, like many students early in their careers, I

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Pharmacogenetics: The Potential to Rethink Drug Therapy Management

The three “Rs” are drilled into all pharmacists early in our career: right medication, right dose, right patient. Pharmacists ask themselves these questions daily, routinely analyzing factors such as age,

Over the Counter

Over the Counter

The Importance of Dairy, Calcium, and Vitamin D in Osteoporosis

Introduction and Disease State Background Some medical conditions develop silently, often without noticeable symptoms, until a serious complication occurs. One notable example is osteoporosis, a bone disease resulting from decreased

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Breaking up With Your Cigarette

Introduction Tobacco consumption is a leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality in Canada.1 Each year, smoking is estimated to contribute to the death of 45,000 people across Canada, including

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Unlocking the Power of Nutrition: Integrating the DASH Diet in MedsCheck Consultations

Introduction Consistently ranked as one of the most trusted healthcare professions by Ontarians, pharmacists play a vital role in optimizing patient outcomes. Traditionally, pharmacists are trained to focus on optimizing

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Immunizations

Troubleshooting Your Patient’s Injection Technique: A Guide for Pharmacists

According to Diabetes Ontario, approximately 10% of Ontarians are diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, making it extremely likely that the average pharmacist counsels patients taking injectable forms

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A Decade of Immunizations: Pharmacy Professionals and Vaccinations

It has been a decade since pharmacy professionals in Ontario assumed the role of immunizers. The widespread locations and extended hours of pharmacies provide clients a convenient alternative to prescribers’

Immunizations

The Pharmacist’s Role in Prevention of HPV-Related Cancers

What is HPV? Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a family of double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) viruses that infect different parts of the human body[1]. HPV is the most common sexually

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Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy from Parents

Vaccines are arguably one of the most important medical advances in human history, having been instrumental in the elimination and control of diseases that were once common in Canada.1 More

Minor Ailments

Minor Ailments

Assessing the Risk of Lyme Disease

Lyme disease continues to be the most frequently reported vector-borne disease in Canada, and cases are on the rise in Ontario. From 2013 to 2022, the number of confirmed cases

Minor Ailments

A Primer on Pink Eye

During the spring and summer months, patients frequently present to the pharmacy seeking professional advice for ocular disorders. One of the more common eye conditions pharmacists will be asked about

Diabetes

Diabetes

Diabetes Goes Digital: Technological Advancements in Diabetes Management

In recent years, there has been a seismic shift in how patients approach healthcare, with a significant surge in the adoption of digital tools designed to promote healthier lifestyles. Canadians

Diabetes

How Pharmacists Can Improve Outcomes in Patients with Diabetes

Currently, 11.7 million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes and this number is steadily rising.1 Diabetes is a chronic condition in which there is an elevated amount of sugar in

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