Calgary plays host to three day pharmacist conference
Posted Jun 23, 2016 7:39 am.
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Pharmacists from across Canada will gather in Calgary Friday for a three day conference.
Perry Eisenschmid, CEO of the Canadian Pharmacists Association says when it comes to pharmaceutical care, Alberta is a leader.
“Alberta is the exception, where again leaders globally, in terms of expanded practice, allowing pharmacists to prescribe medications, to do complete med reviews, immunizations etc. — not only do they have that within the scope of their authority but they are also properly reimbursed and that’s not the case around the rest of the country,” he said.
Perry Eisenschmid says topics pharmacists will be discussing include assisted death and dying, opioid addiction and medical marijuana.
