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The Pharmacists Are InThe Pharmacists Are In is the Canadian pharmacist Author: Lampyon Health Communications, John Papastergiou, Ajit Johal
The Pharmacists Are In is the Canadian pharmacist's guide to expanding and innovating scope of care within the pharmacy profession. Hosts John Papastergiou and Ajit Johal guide you in revolutionizing your pharmacy practice through discussions on point of care testing and monitoring, counselling strategies and implementing the latest in care best practices. HOSTS: John Papastergiou is a frontline community pharmacist owner, assistant professor at the University of Toronto and University of Waterloo school of pharmacies and an internationally recognized author, speaker, researcher and a point of care testing evangelist. John is passionate about developing and positioning community pharmacies to become a hub for monitoring patients for chronic diseases. In 2014, John was named Canadian Pharmacist of the Year and received the Ontario Pharmacists Association Mentorship Award. Ajit Johal is a practicing community pharmacist, clinical educator, and assistant professor at the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has achieved advanced certification in Diabetes Care, Psychiatric Pharmacy, and Travel Medicine. He has successfully created a clinical pharmacy model by establishing and growing niche pharmacy practices. He provides educational programs and lectures locally, nationally, and globally on the expanded role of pharmacists in primary care. Podcasts on this channel are produced by Lampyon Health Communications. For more information, please email info@lampyon.ca . Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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From Front Shop to Specialty: Building a Profitable Pharmacy Future
Tuesday, 21 April, 2026
Recorded live at PharmacyU Toronto's 15-year anniversary, this episode of The Pharmacists Are In features Ajit Johal in conversation with Donald Swainson, President at STEM and Yvon Picard, President at Alliance Local Rx on two critical pillars of modern pharmacy practice: profitability and growth. Yvon breaks down why understanding your EBITDA is no longer optional, highlighting a major gap in pharmacy business literacy and the often-overlooked impact of the front shop on overall performance. Don explores the emerging $20 billion specialty pharmacy opportunity and what it takes for community pharmacies to compete, collaborate, and succeed in this evolving space. From financial fundamentals to scaling clinical services, this episode delivers a practical roadmap for pharmacists looking to build sustainable, high-impact practices. We are grateful to RxLaw for their support of this episode, helping to advance the knowledge and professional development of pharmacists. With a team that combines legal expertise and firsthand healthcare experience, RxLaw offers practical, informed guidance that reflects the realities of clinical practice. Their commitment to supporting healthcare professionals and navigating complex regulatory environments helps strengthen the profession and promote high standards of care.
