Established in 1868, the Canadian Pharmacists Journal is the oldest continuously published periodical in Canada. Our mission is to enhance patient care through advancement of pharmacy practice, with continuing professional development, peer-reviewed research, and advocacy. Our vision is to become the foremost journal for pharmacy practice and research.

Established in 1868, the Canadian Pharmacists Journal is the oldest continuously published periodical in Canada. Our mission is to enhance patient care by advancing pharmacy practice through continuing professional development, peer-reviewed research, and advocacy. Our vision is to become the leading journal for pharmacy practice and research.

《Canadian Pharmacists Journal》创刊于1868年，是加拿大历史最悠久的持续出版期刊。我们的使命是通过推进药学实践来提升患者护理，提供持续的专业发展、同行评审的研究以及倡导活动。我们的愿景是成为药学实践和研究领域的首要期刊。

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A recent shift in the pharmacy workforce away from stable, long-term employment has been reported by students. Few data exist regarding the postgraduation employment experiences of students.An electronic survey exploring postgraduation employment experiences was distributed to 2012-2013 graduates from the Universities of Waterloo and Toronto (including the International Pharmacy Graduate program). Follow-up interviews were undertaken to explore survey findings.THREE KEY THEMES EMERGED: 1) the rising prevalence of the "survival job" in pharmacy; 2) tension between professional satisfaction and practical considerations; and 3) an employment market characterized by personal networks, not merit.Fewer students are securing full-time positions with benefits, and more are relying upon temporary, part-time work with multiple employers. Implications of this employment pattern for the ability to form pharmacist-patient relationships and provide pharmaceutical care require further investigation.Further exploration of themes identified in this study is required, as is annual study of the experiences of new graduates. Their experiences will shape the future of professional practice and are of interest to academics, educators and practitioners.

Paul Gregory

Zubin Austin

Canadian Pharmacists Journal / Revue des Pharmaciens du Canada

Postgraduation employment experiences of new pharmacists in Ontario in 2012–2013

2012-2013年安大略省新药剂师毕业后的就业经历

Danielle Paes

Can Pharm J (Ott)

On pharmacists and primary care

论药剂师与初级医疗

La pharmacie et les soins primaires

药房与初级保健

Background: Despite the shift towards direct-acting anticoagulants, warfarin remains widely used in Canada and is traditionally managed by family physicians through laboratory-based international normalized ratio (INR) testing. The Community Pharmacy Anticoagulation Management Service (CPAMS) in Nova Scotia represents an innovative approach, enabling community pharmacists to conduct point-of-care (POC) INR testing and manage warfarin therapy. A potential benefit of this approach is the opportunity to identify non-warfarin medication therapy problems (nwMTPs) during routine visits. Method: We conducted a prospective, multicentre, observational study across 40 community pharmacies in Nova Scotia, part of CPAMS’s second phase. Pharmacists documented nwMTPs identified in patients with atrial fibrillation during routine POC INR visits using the Qualtrics Insight Platform, categorizing them by indication, effectiveness, safety, or adherence, alongside corresponding interventions. Results: Over 6 months, 43 nwMTPs were submitted from 13 unique pharmacies. There were 3404 POC INR tests in patients with atrial fibrillation, yielding an estimated nwMTP detection rate of 1.26 (95% CI, 0.69 to 2.32) per 100 INR tests. The most common nwMTP category was “Indication,” primarily requiring additional therapy. Pharmacists frequently intervened by recommending medication adjustments or providing patient education. Discussion: The findings highlight a modest, yet potentially significant role of pharmacists in detecting and managing diverse MTPs during focused warfarin management assessments. The predominance of indication-related problems underscores unmet therapeutic needs in patients on warfarin. Conclusion: This study illustrates the potential of pharmacist-led POC INR testing in community settings to identify and address nwMTPs, contributing to comprehensive patient care.

Jeff Nagge

Michelle Moussa

Amleset Zerai

Joey Champigny

Lisa Woodill

Medication therapy problems detected at community pharmacy INR checks

社区药房INR检测中发现的药物治疗问题

Sadaf Faisal

Break the Habit: A Pharmacist’s Toolkit for Smoking Cessation Counselling

打破习惯：药剂师戒烟咨询工具包

Background: Burnout among pharmacists is increasingly pertinent, with growing demand for effective interventions. Burnout can lead to reduced productivity, increased job turnover, medical errors, poor patient satisfaction, and other negative outcomes for patients and providers. Growing attention to burnout in the pharmacy profession highlights the need for personal, organizational, and systemic solutions. However, the uptake and relative efficacy of different approaches remain unclear, particularly within community pharmacy practice. This study sought the viewpoint of community pharmacy leaders (i.e., community pharmacy managers, district managers, franchisees, owners, and executives from various pharmacy organizations) to characterize burnout from their perspectives. Methods: This qualitative study followed a grounded theory approach. Community pharmacy leaders were interviewed using a semistructured format to gather in-depth insights into their experiences and perspectives on burnout and engagement. Results: Sixteen people were interviewed; interviews lasted 30 to 65 minutes, averaging 51 minutes long. Six themes were identified: perceived disconnection between front-line staff and pharmacy decision-makers, overwhelming work demands, cautious optimism toward the expanding scope of pharmacy practice, the importance of employee recognition and appreciation, appropriateness and use of existing work resources, and multimodal, systemic responsibility and solutions to burnout. Conclusion: Addressing burnout requires a multifaceted approach involving personal, organizational, and systemic interventions. Evidence from this study provides valuable insights into the feasibility and efficacy of specific interventions, informing future strategies to enhance workplace well-being and engagement. The study highlights the importance of managing job demands and maximizing resources, emphasizing that personal approaches alone are insufficient and that organizational and systemic interventions are crucial.

Abbreviation	Can. Pharm. J. (Ott).
Journal Impact	1.44
Quartiles(Global)	PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY(Q3)

ISSN	1715-1635, 1913-701X
h-index	30

Publication Information	Publisher: Canadian Pharmacists Association，Publishing cycle: ，Journal Type: journal，Open Access Journals: No
Basic data	Year of publication: 2005，Proportion of original research papers: 90.32%，Self Citation Rate:18.80%， Gold OA Rate: 59.81%

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Postgraduation employment experiences of new pharmacists in Ontario in 2012–2013

On pharmacists and primary care

La pharmacie et les soins primaires

Medication therapy problems detected at community pharmacy INR checks

Break the Habit: A Pharmacist’s Toolkit for Smoking Cessation Counselling

On pharmacists and primary care

La pharmacie et les soins primaires

Medication therapy problems detected at community pharmacy INR checks

Prescription for change: Unveiling burnout perspectives among pharmacy leaders

Addressing workplace stress and understaffing: The Nova Scotia approach