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Is AI ready for use in the pharmacy? How a recent study challenged ChatGPT with real drug-information questions

January 17, 2024

Recently, ChatGPT has emerged as a phenomenon with the potential to change many industries. It is a tool seemingly capable of providing answers to whatever question the user types into the chat box. Last February, ChatGPT passed the US Medical Licensing Exam. So what does that mean for AIs' place in the pharmacy and should pharmacists be implementing AI into their practice now?

How Much of a Difference Does Pharmacy Strep Throat Testing Make?

December 19, 2023

Sore throats are one of the most common complaints that patients have and many are prescribed antibiotics for suspected strep throat despite less than half of people actually having a bacterial infection. As pharmacists, we are the most accessible point of contact for patients with suspected strep throat to get tested and we can determine the appropriateness of antibiotic treatment.

Elevate your Pharmacy Practice: The Power of Deprescribing

November 3, 2023

Are you searching for a way to distinguish your pharmacy practice and offer your patients something truly exceptional? If your aim is to stand out and provide unparalleled value to your community, then keep reading!

CARD - 4 Simple Ways To Help Minimize Vaccination Anxieties

August 29, 2023

Despite the mass amount of vaccinations delivered over the past couple of years, needle- and vaccine-related fears are not uncommon. The CARD system provides 4 simple strategies you can use to help ease your patient’s nerves.

4 Helpful Tips For Breaking Down Language Barriers in Pharmacy

August 11, 2023

As dedicated pharmacists, our primary mission is to provide exceptional patient care to all individuals who rely on our expertise. However, in our diverse communities, language barriers can sometimes pose challenges in effectively communicating with our patients. Learn 4 helpful tips for breaking down language barriers in pharmacy!

Bringing on Yellow Fever Vaccinations at Your Pharmacy

July 28, 2023

Pharmacies across the country are now offering comprehensive travel health consultations with remote travel health specialists, allowing any pharmacy to be a travel health clinic. Let’s learn about an important travel health disease, yellow fever, and how you can implement travel health at any pharmacy.

Market Trends in Digital Pharmacy

June 16, 2023

Digital pharmacy services are revolutionizing healthcare delivery by offering an integrated solution that allows for interactive exchange among patients, providers, government agencies, and insurers. Let’s take a look at major trends in digital pharmacy from the perspectives of pharmacists, patients, and government/regulatory bodies.

5 Travel Health Services ANY pharmacist can offer patients

May 12, 2023

When traveling, many people tend to overlook the importance of travel health. As a pharmacist, you can help bridge this knowledge gap by offering basic travel health services to your patients. In this blog post, we will highlight the top 5 services that any pharmacist can offer to patients before their travels.

Time for Spring Cleaning: Launch your Pharmacy's Earth Day Medication Disposal Campaign!

April 14, 2023

With spring cleaning season upon us, it's the perfect time to run a campaign to encourage your patients to clean out their medication cabinets and dispose of any expired or unused medications. Not only will this help protect our planet, but it's also a great way to promote your pharmacy and enhance its reputation within your community.

Let’s Talk Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

March 31, 2023

According to Google Ads, Canadians google the keywords “pharmacy near me” 100K – 1M times a month. If your pharmacy does not appear in these searches, you are likely to lose potential new customers.‍ So how do we get these patients from Google to your doorstep? Let's talk search engine optimization, otherwise known as SEO!

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