Reading Time: 4 minutes A new national program has pharmacists dispensing advice on how to curb harmful medications, particularly for seniors
Author: Phil Emberley
Phil is the Director ofPharmacy Innovation, with the Canadian Pharmacists Association. PhilEmberley is the Director of Pharmacy Innovation at the Canadian PharmacistsAssociation. Phil obtained his BSc.(Pharm.) from the University of BritishColumbia, his MBA from McMaster University and his PharmD from the Universityof Washington. For the last five years, he has led CPhA through the expansionof its continuing professional development program for pharmacists, whichincludes the highly successful ADAPT program. Phil is also a member of the TaskGroup on Specialization in Pharmacy in Canada, a board member of the CanadianCouncil on Continuing Education in Pharmacy. Phil is also a member of a numberof committees and task forces with the aim of promoting the value ofpharmacists as accessible primary care providers. Phil’s prior experience as afront-line pharmacist, pharmacist-owner and corporate manager provides apragmatic approach to fostering pharmacy practice change.