The Pharmacists Are In

In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, John Papastergiou and Ajit Johal take a deep dive into the advancements in diabetes management. They discuss the significant benefits of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for patients with diabetes, their potential to enhance patient engagement, and how they fit into the expanding scope of pharmacist care. They also highlight the importance of p...

In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, John Papastergiou sits down with Ajit Johal to tackle the busy flu season, sharing insights and strategies for pharmacists managing high patient volumes. They discuss the importance of not turning patients away, even when specific vaccines are in short supply, and how to educate patients on alternative immunization options like adjuvanted and high-dose fl...

In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, John Papastergiou and Ajit Johal are joined by pharmacist and certified diabetes educator, Susie Jin. The discussion centers on the critical role pharmacists play in improving health outcomes for diabetes patients through vaccinations. Together, they explore how pharmacists can leverage their position to ensure high-risk groups, especially those with diab...

In this engaging episode, John and Ajit discuss the expanding scope of pharmacists in managing chronic diseases through point-of-care testing and personalized medicine. They explore the integration of pharmacogenomics in pharmacy practice and its potential to revolutionize patient care. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities of implementing these advanced practices withi...

John Papastergiou and Ajit Johal wrap up their three-part series on respiratory diseases with a deep dive into respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This episode explores the historical context of RSV, its impact on infants and older adults, and the emerging importance of vaccination. John and Ajit share insights into the latest testing technologies and the critical role pharmacists will play in mana...

Join John Papastergiou and Ajit Johal in an insightful discussion about pneumococcal disease. In this episode, they delve into the complexities of this respiratory disease, often misunderstood by both patients and providers. John and Ajit emphasize the critical role of pharmacists in educating patients about the risks and prevention strategies, including the latest vaccination options. They introd...

In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, John Papastergiou and Ajit Johal continue their series on respiratory diseases by focusing on COVID-19 and influenza. They reflect on the evolution of pharmacists' roles in immunization, from the early days of flu vaccinations to the current landscape dominated by COVID-19. John and Ajit discuss the challenges and successes of co-administering vaccines, t...

John and Ajit continue their discussion on the critical role of pharmacists in adult vaccination, focusing on the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. They address common misconceptions about HPV and the significance of pharmacist-led education and vaccination efforts for adults. The episode also covers strategies for improving vaccine adherence and the impact of pharmacists on public health outcom...

In this episode, John Papastergiou is joined by Ajit Johal to explore the evolving role of pharmacists in vaccination services. They delve into the importance of vaccinations like HPV and flu, discussing how pharmacists are ideally positioned to enhance community health through expanded vaccination programs. The conversation highlights the challenges and successes of integrating comprehensive vacc...

In this episode John is joined by Dr. Kelly Grindrod, who is an associate professor at the University of Waterloo’s School of Pharmacy and a clinical pharmacist in primary care. She has been working closely with public health and first responders on the roll-out of the take-home Naloxone program. She also led the development of several online resources including the https://www. Pharmacy5in5.ca ed...

In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, John is joined by Dr. Michael Vallis, a registered health psychologist specializing in the behavioral and psychological aspects of chronic disease. They discuss ways in which understanding and tailoring patient care in pharmacy towards these aspects can improve patient adherence, health outcomes and promote patient self-management and empowerment. They al...

In this second of two episodes focused on vaccinations, John is once again joined by Sherilyn Houle, an expert on pharmacist-provided care in travel health, immunizations and anticoagulation to talk about vaccine hesitancy and the drivers behind the recent anti-vaccine movement, explaining the crucial role of pharmacists. John and Sherilyn also share their recommendations for battling myths and mi...

In this first of two episodes focused on vaccinations, John is joined by Sherilyn Houle, an expert on pharmacist-provided care in travel health, immunizations and anticoagulation to discuss the important role of pharmacists in educating patients about vaccinations and improving adherence rates of multi-dose vaccines. They also explain specific opportunities to expand professional pharmacy services...

In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, John talks with Dale Griffiths, past president of the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand. With over 40 years of experience, Dale is currently involved in the pharmacy schools at the universities of Otago and Auckland. Listen in as John and Dale talk about pharmacy scope expansion in New Zealand, the political debate surrounding drug reform and the shif...

In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, John talks with Hazem Elewa, an experience pharmacist currently running an anticoagulation clinic in the hospital setting in Qatar. John and Hazem talk about the state of both community and clinical pharmacy practice, and the campaign for a greater scope of practice in Qatar. Listen in as they also discuss how pharmacogenetic clinics are implemented in Qa...

In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, John talks with Filipa Costa, an experienced community pharmacist and researcher who now acts as advisor for the Pharmaceutical Society in Portugal, about the development of pharmacists’ advanced scope of practice in Portugal and strategies to involve community pharmacists in new roles within their practice. Listen in as they discuss Canadian and Portugue...

In this episode of The Pharmacists Are In, John talks with guest Debbie Rigby, who was recently nominated as one of the 12 agenda-setters in the Australian pharmacy sector. Debbie is an experienced hospital pharmacist with over 20 years experience in hospital pharmacies and later as a drug information specialist in the hospital environment. Listen in as they discuss the place of Australian pharmac...

John, joined by guest host, consultant pharmacist in cardiovascular disease and the chair of iPACT, Sotiris Antoniou, discuss the evolution of pharmacy practice scope in the UK and how it compares to the pharmacy landscape in Canada. Listen in as they touch on pharmacists’ role in optimizing anticoagulation management, ensuring adherence, correct dosing and changes in anticoagulation therapy recom...

John, joined by guest host, fellow pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator, Bryan Gray, discuss how pharmacists can develop an active role in diabetes management in the face of a growing diabetes epidemic in Canada. They explain how to maximize the use of latest diabetes technologies in your practice, implement point of care testing and strategies to connect with your patient community to impro...