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Pharmacy banner programs
Original air date: 21 September 2020
Guest: Greg Shepherd
In this part 1 of a 2 part series on pharmacy banner programs, hosts Derek Desrosiers & Phil Hauser discuss various aspects and benefits of pharmacy banner programs with Pharmasave West CEO, Greg Shepherd. We also delve into how to decide if a banner program is right for your pharmacy and how to begin the process of choosing the right banner.
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Pharmacy advocacy and regulation in British Columbia
Original air date: 11 August 2020
Guest: Geraldine Vance & David Pavan
Host Derek Desrosiers explores the relationship between the College of Pharmacists of BC and the BC Pharmacy Association. We explore the roles of the two organizations and how they see interacting with and supporting each other to move the practice of pharmacy forward.
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Safe supply guidelines and harm reduction
Original air date: 29 June 2020
Guest: Mona Kwong
We explore the practical and societal issues associated with BC's new safe supply guidelines issued by the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU). We interview Mona Kwong, a pharmacist from the BCCSU and Guy Felicella, a former drug addict and now a peer counsellor at BCCSU. We focus on whether the guidelines are working as expected and if they are not, why not?
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Pharmacy during COVID-19
Original air date: 15 June 2020
Guest: Saira Mithani & Phil Hauser
Co-hosts Derek & Phil interview two pharmacists who are pharmacy owners, one from British Columbia and the other from Ontario. They discuss their views on how they have managed with the COVID-19 pandemic and what they see as the new normal for pharmacy going forward.
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Acquiring a pharmacy
Original air date: 1 June 2020
Guest: Cathy Wang
Co-hosts Derek & Phil interview a young entrepreneurial pharmacist, Cathy Wang, about her experience going through a pharmacy acquisition when she purchased her pharmacy in the spring of 2019. They discuss Cathy's apprehensions and the importance of having the right advisors.
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Succession planning for pharmacists
Original air date: 11 May 2020
Guest: n/a
Derek & Phil discuss the succession planning process for pharmacies and how a pharmacist selling a pharmacy should proceed through that process. They talk about putting the right team together, review the Rxownership process and tools that are available, and marketing. They also discuss legacy issues and how those should be considered by an exiting owner.
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Regulating the profession of pharmacy
Original air date: 19 April 2020
Guest: David Pavan
David Pavan, Deputy Registrar of the College of Pharmacists of BC discusses the role of the College in regulating the profession and protecting the public.
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How pharmacists are coping with the pandemic
Original air date: 11 April 2020
Guest: Michael Millman & Colin Holyk
We explore how pharmacists are coping with the pandemic. We dive into a wide range of issues including social distancing in the pharmacy, staffing issues, personal protective equipment and other measures, drug supply, demand for deliveries and anything related to the day to day operation of the pharmacy.
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Welcome and introduction
Original air date: 27 March 2020
Guest: n/a
We explore a wide variety of pharmacy issues from both a business and professional practice perspective. From business planning, succession, and acquisitions to medical cannabis and the opiate crisis, we will explore it all in the hopes of educating and providing perspectives for pharmacists and the public to consider.
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