Behind the Counter Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, 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 2009 to 2020, the number of cases has Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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’ Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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, Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter If You Care, Get to the Point: A Student’s Work Term at OPA Note: Since the writing of this blog post, Minor Ailments regulations have been approved in Ontario. After being exposed to and immersed in the profession of pharmacy for all 23 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter Sun Safety – Frequently Asked Questions Summer is in full swing, which means people are spending a lot more time outdoors and in the sun. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) poses many health risks including sunburns, Ali AghtarProfessional Practice Advisor Over the Counter Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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’ Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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, Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter If You Care, Get to the Point: A Student’s Work Term at OPA Note: Since the writing of this blog post, Minor Ailments regulations have been approved in Ontario. After being exposed to and immersed in the profession of pharmacy for all 23 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter Sun Safety – Frequently Asked Questions Summer is in full swing, which means people are spending a lot more time outdoors and in the sun. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) poses many health risks including sunburns, Ali AghtarProfessional Practice Advisor Immunizations Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, 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 2009 to 2020, the number of cases has Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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’ Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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, Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter If You Care, Get to the Point: A Student’s Work Term at OPA Note: Since the writing of this blog post, Minor Ailments regulations have been approved in Ontario. After being exposed to and immersed in the profession of pharmacy for all 23 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter Sun Safety – Frequently Asked Questions Summer is in full swing, which means people are spending a lot more time outdoors and in the sun. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) poses many health risks including sunburns, Ali AghtarProfessional Practice Advisor Minor Ailments Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, 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 2009 to 2020, the number of cases has Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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’ Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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, Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter If You Care, Get to the Point: A Student’s Work Term at OPA Note: Since the writing of this blog post, Minor Ailments regulations have been approved in Ontario. After being exposed to and immersed in the profession of pharmacy for all 23 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter Sun Safety – Frequently Asked Questions Summer is in full swing, which means people are spending a lot more time outdoors and in the sun. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) poses many health risks including sunburns, Ali AghtarProfessional Practice Advisor Diabetes Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, 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 2009 to 2020, the number of cases has Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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’ Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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, Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter 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 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter If You Care, Get to the Point: A Student’s Work Term at OPA Note: Since the writing of this blog post, Minor Ailments regulations have been approved in Ontario. After being exposed to and immersed in the profession of pharmacy for all 23 Bo ZivicProfessional Practice Advisor Behind the Counter, Blog, Diabetes, Immunizations, Minor Ailments, Over the Counter Sun Safety – Frequently Asked Questions Summer is in full swing, which means people are spending a lot more time outdoors and in the sun. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) poses many health risks including sunburns, Ali AghtarProfessional Practice Advisor SPONSOR CONTENT We’d love to hear from you Send us your feedback Tell us your feedback! Email Submit Are you interested in working with us? Name Email Tell us about yourself! Contact Us