Month: April 2021

COPD: How Can the Pharmacist Help?

Date: Thursday May 13, 2021Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm Speaker: Kenneth Chapman, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FCCP LEARNING OBJECTIVES:• Review the epidemiology and impact of COPD in Canada.• Examine current treatment strategies.• Discuss the pivotal role of the pharmacist in optimizing therapy. To RSVP and receive webinar link, click here for invitation

An Updated Approach to Managing Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Dr Jason K. Lee, MD Allergist will present this update Date: Thursday May 6, 2021Time: 7:30pm Learning Objectives • Optimize treatment of CSU and SAR with 2nd generation antihistamines based on updated guideline recommendations.• The risk of 1st generation antihistamines.• COVID and allergies – what are the risks?• Discuss several SAR and CSU case studies.…
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COVID-19 vaccination: why extend the interval between doses?

From the Official Journal of the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada There is much public confusion about Covid-19 vaccination efficacy and dosing intervals. Here is some guidance you can use to explain to patients why extension of dosing intervals is needed. It concludes We now call upon you,trusted healthcare providers, to work…
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Understanding the Impact of Unplanned Psychotropic Medication Switches on Patients

Date: April 26, 2021Time: 7:00pm Objectives:Demonstrate the patient consequences of switches when it comes to psychotropic medication Please RSVP (with your name and email) to:Christina Thibeault before Sunday, April 25th 2021Email: christina.thibeault@pfizer.com or Mobile(Text/ call): 416-834-8885 For a direct link to the webinar, follow these links below: 1. Click to Join the Meeting IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please…
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