News archive - January 2023

Monday, January 30, 2023

Compounding pharmacies experience higher demand during medication shortages

Joseph Abdelnour at Avalon Compounding Pharmacy

Waterloo School of Pharmacy co-op student invaluable to industry

When Joseph Abdelnour (PharmD’24 in progress) accepted his recent co-op work term at Avalon Compound Pharmacy (ACP), he never anticipated the new challenges he would face.

Monday, January 23, 2023

Building a stronger health-care system

Nardine Nakhla

As of January 1, 2023, the pharmacists’ scope of practice has expanded across Ontario with the ability for pharmacists to assess and autonomously prescribe medications for 13 minor ailments.

Friday, January 20, 2023

Women in Pharmacy Leadership program hosts skill building workshop focused on the art of managing people

Amy Oliver and Allison Tario

Conflict in the workplace can be difficult but healthy conflict is necessary for strong relationships and can be the key to producing successful organizations.

A tailored workshop, hosted by Waterloo School of Pharmacy’s Women in Pharmacy Leadership (WIPL) program and led by Amy Oliver, focused on empowering leaders to steer others through changing landscapes by incorporating healthy conflict.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Supporting pediatric care in a time of need

An adult hand holding a babies hand

Waterloo Pharmacy co-op students answer CHEO’s emergency call for help

CHEO, a pediatric hospital in Ottawa, has been over capacity this viral season due to the surge of patients experiencing respiratory viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID-19.

University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy students have stepped up to help to fill clinical roles, thanks to the flexibility and support of their current co-op employers.

Monday, January 9, 2023

Welcome class of Rx2026 and graduate students

Group of students clapping.

Waterloo School of Pharmacy welcomed its newest cohort of PharmD students today, the class of Rx2026.

The new class spent the morning attending orientation where students heard all about the School’s history, the pharmacy profession and what their future at Waterloo Pharmacy holds.

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