Yukon Pharmacists Association

05/21/2024

Get your blood pressure checked this May! Did you know that high blood pressure is the single most important reversible risk for death globally? Go to your pharmacy or family doctor's office or better yet, buy a blood pressure monitor to take action during Hypertension Awareness Month to catch this silent killer before it catches up to you!

03/28/2024

Pharmacy professionals across Canada work tirelessly to ensure that patients receive the best possible care: from supporting their communities through the pandemic to helping patients navigate care amidst Canada’s primary care crisis to managing ongoing drug shortages, pharmacy professionals play a critical force in Canadian health care.
Next time you're at your local pharmacy, take the time to thank and appreciate your pharmacy team!

03/25/2024

that pharmacies in the Yukon now offer assessment and treatment of minor ailments such as cold sores and bacterial eye infections? Stop in during Pharmacy Appreciation Month and ask us how we can help you better manage your health.

03/21/2024

Thinking about quitting smoking? Finding ways to combat seasonal allergies? Questions about your medications? Ask a pharmacist during Pharmacy Appreciation Month (or at any time during the year) about all the ways they can help you improve your health.

03/14/2024

You may not always see them, but pharmacists are key members of health-care teams in a broad range of settings across Canada. March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month. Join us in saying this month!

03/08/2024

Happy Friday and Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month! Pharmacy Appreciation Month is the annual national campaign that shines a spotlight on all things pharmacy. Celebrated each March, is a time to highlight the growing role pharmacy professionals play in our health-care system and thank them for their extraordinary efforts!

08/19/2023

Reposted from CPhA:

Good afternoon,
While you may have received some of this information already, we wanted to share some details about an anticipated shortage of Ozempic. CPhA has been in discussion with the manufacturer Novo Nordisk and Health Canada to understand the situation and discuss the implications on pharmacy teams.

Shortage Overview
Novo Nordisk Canada is anticipating a shortage of the Ozempic 1mg pen due to increased global demand for the medication.
Anticipated shortage date: late August through early October. A more stable supply is expected in October 2023.

Ozempic is available in 2 other formats. There are currently no supply disruptions with the Ozempic 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg pens
Health Canada has also published a drug supply notice webpage about the shortage with information for consumers.

Information for pharmacy from Novo Nordisk
The manufacturer has already circulated a communication to pharmacies across Canada that provides an overview for pharmacists:
During the period of late August to early October, delivery to pharmacies in Canada may be delayed and as a result, patients may experience short term, intermittent delays receiving the 1 mg pens.
Novo Nordisk is encouraging pharmacists to limit refill prescriptions to a 30-day supply, where possible.
Patients are advised to contact their pharmacy ahead of running out of their current supply.
While the 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg formats of Ozempic are currently available for patients with type 2 diabetes across Canada and may be an option for some patients to mitigate the impacts of a supply disruption of the 1 mg format, it will be important to avoid further shortages.
Patients who cannot fill their 1mg Ozempic prescriptions are encouraged to consult with their health-care provider/prescriber to discuss appropriate interim solutions/alternatives.
Media
Given the significant international media profile of Ozempic over the past year or so, it’s expected that this shortage will receive considerable media attention. CPhA has already started receiving media requests. We will continue to provide a pharmacist perspective and highlight the ongoing pressures that drug shortages are placing on pharmacy teams.

Next steps
CPhA is exploring additional ways to support pharmacists during this shortage including developing a clinical resource on alternatives. We will continue to engage with the manufacturer, Health Canada and others and provide any updates.

06/07/2023

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Some long-lasting sleep medications combined with other prescriptions can leave you legally impaired and unfit to
operate any motor vehicle.

03/17/2023

In many parts of Canada new health-care services are being implemented at community pharmacies. Ask your pharmacist about new services they might be offering to improve access to care in your community.

03/10/2023

Ever wonder what goes on behind the counter at your ? Visit the link below to find out - There's a lot more going on than you think!

While you wait for your medication there is a lot going on behind the scenes. While you might not see everything we do behind the counter, be assured that we...

03/04/2023

March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month! With an expanding role that is improving access to care in our communities, there are more reasons than ever to appreciate your pharmacy team!
Next time when you're in the pharmacy, take a moment to say thank you to them!