From a release
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston is expected to help shine a spotlight on Nova Scotia’s approach to improving access to primary healthcare through pharmacies today, January 4.
Premier Houston and Allison Bodnar, CEO of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS), will participate in a panel discussion at the National Conference of Pharmaceutical Organizations in Miami, Florida.
“Our approach to improving healthcare for Nova Scotians is being recognized across the country and around the world,” said Premier Houston.
“This is another opportunity to showcase the great work we are doing and the role of pharmacists in the delivery of healthcare services. It is also an opportunity to sell Nova Scotia and recruit top talent to our province.”
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Premier Houston and Bodnar will speak about how the role of the community pharmacy and expanded scope of practice for pharmacists have changed in Nova Scotia.
will also speak on the introduction of the community pharmacy primary care clinic program and its impact on the delivery of healthcare services in the province.
The panel discussion will highlight the role of pharmacists in the delivery of primary healthcare services in Canada and the United Kingdom.
Other panellists include Shelita Dattani, Senior Vice-President, Pharmacy Affairs and Strategic Engagement of the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, and Claire Anderson, President, Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
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Quotes:
“All eyes are on Nova Scotia. From our innovative community pharmacy care clinics to expanded scope of practice, pharmacists in Nova Scotia are leading the world.
The work of pharmacy professionals here is incredible.
“I am so proud to represent them.”
— Allison Bodnar, CEO, Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia
Quick Facts:
– there are more than 340 pharmacies across the province; between April and September 2024, pharmacies delivered more than 230,000 primary care services
– Nova Scotia’s first community pharmacy primary care clinics launched in February 2023; there are now 46 locations across the province
– these locations offer same-day or next-day appointments, chronic disease management and they can order lab tests
