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Camille Huo was recognized for her outstanding work term contributions and supporting the vaccination campaign.

Congratulations to Professors Andrea Edginton, Anna Klinkova and Rebecca Rooney for being awarded the 2022 Faculty of Science Excellence in Science Research Awards!

Learn how to implement a reusable prescription bottle program in your pharmacy.

Sara Elkoftangy didn’t plan to spend her birthday at a pediatric vaccine clinic.

New proposed regulations in Ontario will allow pharmacists to prescribe medication for 12 minor ailments. These proposed regulations have a public consultation window of 10 days before proceeding to cabinet for final approval.

From the first of March to the very last day of the month, pharmacy students led initiatives to celebrate the profession and shine a light on the many ways that pharmacy professionals contribute to their communities.  As Pharmacy Appreciation Month (PAM) closes, here’s a quick look back on all the activities.

We all have a role to play in closing the gender gap in pharmacy leadership.

To do our part, Waterloo Pharmacy officially launched its Women in Pharmacy Leadership program (WIPL) this week. The program consists of an event series for all members of the Waterloo Pharmacy community and a mentorship program for female alumni interested in leadership. This week’s launch included a virtual keynote address from Amy Oliver and a tailored workshop with first cohort of mentees and mentors in the WIPL Alumni Mentorship Program.

On April 4, the provincial government posted the Ontario College of Pharmacists’ draft regulations which propose expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice to include the assessment and prescribing of select minor ailments. The proposed regulations have a public consultation window of ten days before proceeding to cabinet for final approval. The University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy welcomes this proposal, as it increases access to care for Ontarians.

Iryna, Rx2023, visiting Volcan Irazu National Park

Pura vida.

The expression, a common saying in Costa Rica, means ‘pure life.’ For Iryna Zhyrnova, the words have become a sort of mantra.