Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia

Nouveau chapitre du CPS : Considérations dermatologiques sur les peaux de couleur

Un nouveau chapitre du CPS remédie au manque de diversité des couleurs de peau dans le matériel de formation clinique. En savoir plus: https://ow.ly/uT1l50SkXnJ

Impetigo, a highly contagious skin infection is common among children. First appearing as reddish sores around the nose and mouth, hands or feet, it develops into honey-colored crusts. Your pharmacist can assess and prescribe for impetigo. Book an appointment at a CPPCC clinic for no charge with a valid NS health card: https://pans.ns.ca/CPPCC

Not all nose sprays are the same - using some nose sprays for too long can make your congestion worse!

Have mild eczema? Your pharmacist can help. Book an appointment at a CPPCC clinic for no charge with a valid NS health card: https://pans.ns.ca/CPPCC

Have mild acne? Your pharmacist can help you treat your acne while advising you on the best sunscreen options for your skin. Book an appointment at a CPPCC clinic for no charge with a valid NS health card: https://pans.ns.ca/CPPCC

📣Congrats to new Caitlyn Bowman on being named Valedictorian of her graduating class! And congrats to all the graduates today. Welcome to the profession! We are so happy to have you! 😀

The second day of Ivany Campus convocation ceremonies are happening today at Mount Saint Vincent University!🎓

Congratulations to all of our NSCC Ivany Grads who will be walking across the stage today! 🎉

Watch the ceremony livestreams here: https://www.nscc.ca/convocation/ceremony/index.asp

Katherine MacKay was the first female pharmacist in Nova Scotia. Imagine how different pharmacy practice was 120 years ago!

Shingles presents as a very painful rash. Your pharmacist can assess and prescribe an anti-viral medication for shingles. Contact your pharmacy team to learn more: https://pans.ns.ca/find

Runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, and/or itchy eyes/nose? It’s allergy season. Connect with your pharmacy team to discuss your best treatment.

June 10 is Action Anxiety Day. Get loud about anxiety: https://www.anxietycanada.com/get-involved/action-anxiety-day/

Learn more about the Bloom Program, a community pharmacy initiative designed to increase and improve mental health and addictions care: https://bloomprogram.ca/

Meningitis B Vaccine booking is available at pharmacies province-wide: https://novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca/en/meningitis-booking
Are you eligible? Visit https://novascotia.ca/meningococcal-vaccines/ for more info.

Suffering with hives, bites or stings? Your pharmacist can help. Book an appointment at a CPPCC clinic for no charge with a valid NS health card: https://pans.ns.ca/CPPCC

Your friendly reminder to get some fresh air!

CEO Allison Bodnar, Pharmacist and Pharmacy Owner Pam Kennedy, and Bev Zwicker CEO/ Registrar of Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists shared the path, successes, and challenges to developing the Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics project -- we are leading the country with this innovative and effective approach to providing primary care in our communities. Learn more about the project: https://pans.ns.ca/cppcc

Warm weather, cold pop! 🌞Did you know coca-cola, pepsi, ginger ale and Dr Pepper we all invented by pharmacists?

There needs to be a policy shift to formally recognize and integrate as providers across the country, allowing pharmacists to work to their full education, and ensuring adequate funding and resources.

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June is Thyroid Month. Learn more about thyroid health here: https://thyroid.ca/june-is-thyroid-month/

The Sensor-based Glucose Monitoring Program is now accepting applications.

Eligible Nova Scotians living with diabetes can apply for funding to cover the cost of sensor-based glucose monitoring supplies. The program is open to Nova Scotians with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who meet specific criteria, including needing multiple daily injections of insulin.

The program is income-based, with no deductible for people with an annual household income less than $60,000. People with a household income between $60,000 and $150,000 pay a deductible between $500 and $1,000.

Coverage for sensor-based glucose monitoring supplies will also be available under existing pharmacare programs starting.

For more information and to apply visit https://beta.novascotia.ca/register-sensor-based-glucose-monitoring-program

Pharmacists can assess & prescribe for a number of skin conditions. Make an appointment at a CPPCC clinic to receive service at no charge with a valid NS health card. https://pans.ns.ca/CPPCC

Happy Pride! June is the start of Pride celebrations in Canada. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/pride-season.html

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. We recognize we are located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral, and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. We are all Treaty people. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4kckue2r

As part of our 2023-24 budget, our government committed to funding sensor-based glucose monitors. I'm pleased to share that starting June 3rd, 2024, the program opens!

You can learn more here: https://beta.novascotia.ca/register-sensor-based-glucose-monitoring-program