Comments Off on Leaders in Pharmacy 2019: Michael Wright
As CEO of Rubicon Pharmacies, which has 104 stores in Western Canada, Michael Wright’s role comes down to bringing out the best in people. “We want our pharmacy managers to feel empowered to make their own decisions,” he says. “My role is to bring people together to share best practices and help pharmacists evolve into their new role.” Wright has been a leader in pharmacy for more than 30 years, with 20 years in direct patient care and more than 12 years at head office with Rubicon. Read more
Comments Off on Leaders in Pharmacy 2019: Manon Lambert
A typical day for Manon Lambert is anything but typical. The Quebec College of Pharmacists’ executive director may take a call from the Ministry of Health, speak with a registrant about scope of practice, meet with a representative from a pharmacy association and assist staff with current projects. Read more
Comments Off on Leaders in Pharmacy 2019: Lisa Dolovich
As a researcher, Dr. Lisa Dolovich focuses on understanding how individuals can get the most out of their medication and especially how the healthcare system can be better organized and better function to help people meet their health goals and needs. Read more
Comments Off on Leaders in Pharmacy 2019: Mark Dickson
Mark Dickson has held a number of senior leadership positions in pharmacy, most recently as the CEO of Peoples Drug Mart BC. His primary task while there was ensuring a fiscally responsible wrap-up of operations. “ Read more
Comments Off on Leaders in Pharmacy 2019: Allison Bodnar
For CEO Allison Bodnar, the role of PANS is to advance the practice of pharmacy and ensure its sustainability for the benefit of patients as well as for the pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with whom she proudly works every day. Read more
Comments Off on Leaders in Pharmacy 2019: Small steps translate into big actions for patient care
Winston Churchill—British politician, army officer and leader extraordinaire—would fit in well with the individuals selected as the 2019 Leaders in Pharmacy. As Britain’s prime minister during World War II, it was Churchill who wrote, “I never ‘worry’ about action, but only about inaction.” Read more
Comments Off on Leaders in Pharmacy: Benoit Morin – Helping patients navigate the healthcare system
Morin Pharmacy serves a large and diverse community of patients. In addition to a pharmacy with a small frontshop, owner Benoit Morin operates three labs, including one for IV products. Read more
Comments Off on Leaders in Pharmacy: Derek Desrosiers – Time to break free from stereotypes
Although Derek Desrosiers jokingly describes his role at the BCPhA as “chief cook and bottle washer,” he primarily helps members with professional practice and business management issues. Read more
Comments Off on Leaders in Pharmacy: Judith Choquette – Speaking up about pharmacy’s value
Judith Choquette purchased her 2,200-square-foot store in 2009, but she’s quick to point out it is a family pharmacy that has been in existence since 1962. As the third owner, she is serving three generations of customers.
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