November is Diabetes Awareness Month
One in three Canadians have diabetes or pre-diabetes and pharmacists play an important role on the diabetes care team. CPhA has gathered a wealth of information and resources to help you support prevention, screening and management of diabetes for your patients.
New poll shows fewer than half of Canadians plan to get their flu or COVID-19 shots this fall
As another respiratory virus season begins, CPhA is urging Canadians to get vaccinated after new Abacus Data polling found that fewer than half plan to get their flu (43%) or COVID-19 (29%) shots this fall—and nearly 4 in 10 don’t plan to get either.
CPhA resources to support you during respiratory virus season
Respiratory virus season is here! To help you prepare your practice and support your patients, CPhA has rounded up a collection of resources, including clinical updates, continuing education, practical tools and patient information.
Upcoming webinar: Pain management across the lifespan
Join us on November 18 from 5:00-6:00pm ET for an interactive webinar designed to equip pharmacists with the knowledge and practical strategies to support safe, effective and patient-centered pain management across the lifespan.
CPhA and CAPSI urge action on stalled student loan forgiveness expansion
Despite draft regulations published earlier this year, the expansion of student loan forgiveness to pharmacists has not moved forward. CPhA and CAPSI have called on Minister Hajdu to act quickly to implement this critical support.
CPS Print Inventory Sale – Save 75%!
Until December 1, save 75% on remaining CPS print editions—CPS: Drug Information, CPS: Therapeutic Choices and Compendium of Therapeutics for Minor Ailments. Now is the perfect time to add one (or all) of these references to your shelf at an unbeatable price.
Tariffs and drug shortages survey
New polling data shows that nearly 75% of Canadians surveyed worry that U.S. trade policies or tariffs may drive up the cost or limit availability of prescription drugs and nearly 60% said they were likely to refill early or stock up if the U.S. threats increased. Take our November survey so we can stay on top of what’s happening in your pharmacy!
Boost your immunization expertise: New series available on CPhA Learning
Missed our recent immunization webinar series? You can now access all 3 accredited courses (1 CEU each) on CPhA Learning. The series covers the latest Canadian immunization guidelines, strategies to identify and engage high-risk patients and practical guidance on integrating immunization services into pharmacy workflows.
Heart & Stroke launches new risk screening tool
Heart & Stroke Risk Screen is a new, evidence-based tool to help people understand their heart and brain health risks, including those unique to women’s life stages such as pregnancy and menopause. The tool is quick and easy to complete and provides a personal risk profile, a customized action plan with recommendations and additional resources. Share the Risk Screen tool with your patients, and take it yourself to take charge of your heart and brain health.
