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She's been called the mastermind behind the growing travel health clinics in the Sobeys Pharmacy group but her reasons for her interest in travel health are far from devious.
Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager Candice Norton first decided she wanted to be a pharmacy manager while studying pharmacy at Dalhousie University. The leadership role appealed to her because it would give her the chance to implement ideas she had developed for providing extended pharmacy services to her community. A year and a half ago, she was able to achieve her goal by becoming the pharmacy manager at Sobeys Baker Drive, Dartmouth.
Nova Scotia is the first province in Nova Scotia to have mandatory reporting of pharmacy errors and near misses. Dr. Neil J MacKinnon, Dean and Professor, James L Winkle College of Pharmacy,University of Cincinnati talks to the CBC about how this works and why its good for pharmacists, pharmacies and patients.
Dartmouth, NS – The Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia recently presented awards to twelve very deserving individuals at its Annual Conference held in Halifax on Saturday.
Halifax’s Dr. Susan Bowles was PANS Member of the Year.
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Article: Immunizations – Convenient, Quick and Close
Medication Reviews are an excellent opportunities to review your medications (prescription and over the counter) in a private, confidential and uninterrupted session with a medication specialist.
There are two types of Medication Reviews that are offered by pharmacists in Nova Scotia: Basic and Advanced.
Basic Medication Review
Your pharmacist can play a valuable role in helping you manage your Chronic Health Condition.
Article: Chronic Health Conditions – Your Pharmacist Can Help
It can be overwhelming when you are diagnosed with a chronic health condition such as asthma, diabetes or high blood pressure. New medications and recommendations for changes in lifestyle can lead to confusion. Your pharmacist is one of the healthcare professionals in this province that can help make sense of it all and help get – and keep – you on the road to good health.