This event is cancelled due to public health guidelines restricting public gatherings in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Switching Focus: Understanding the impact of unplanned psychotropic medication switches on patient outcomes

By participating in this program, HCPs will be able to:

• Understand the regulatory requirements for approval of innovator medicines and generics in Canada
• Explore potential areas of concern with the general use of generic psychotropic medications
• Demonstrate the potential consequences of switches when it comes to psychotropic medication

Speakers: Dr T. Seli -Psychiatrist & S. Sivapalan -Pharmacist

Date: 26 March 2020

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Sotiris Restaurant - 3135 Harvester Rd, Burlington

Invitation available for download

Pharmacist Travel Health Bootcamp – Answer your patient’s FAQ’s regarding travel health

Speaker: Michael Boivin

The Learning Objectives :

1.      Review the most frequently asked questions regarding travel and immunizations

2.      Explore how you can integrate more travel services in your pharmacy practice

3.      Be better prepared to address common questions regarding travel and travel-related vaccines

4.      Review the pharmacy travel health continuum

Date: Tuesday February 18^th 2020

Address: Courtyard by Marriott Burlington, 1110 Burloak Dr, Burlington, Ontario, L7L 6P8.

Time:

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Guest Registration

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Buffet Dinner                                                                                                           

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm CE Presentation- Michael Boivin (may begin earlier based on arrival of guests)

8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Q&A End of formal CE presentation

8:30 pm -- 9:00 pm – Hamilton pharmacy Association

Using knowledge and preparation to safeguard against severe hypoglycemia.

Who

• Lisa Maks RN, MN, CDE

When

• Tuesday, February 4th, 2020
• Registration at 6:30 pm

Where

• Best Western Premier Hotel by Carmen's, 1529 Stone Church Rd E., Hamilton

Invitation part 1 & part 2

The GSK ELLIPTA portfolio: A focus on INCRUSE ELLIPTA, ANORO ELLIPTA, BREO ELLIPTA, and TRELEGY ELLIPTA

Location

• Spencer's at the Waterfront, 1340 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON, L7S 1B1

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Speaker

• Stephanie Carlin, Pharmacist, Hamilton Health Sciences

Location

• Royal Botanical Gardens, Auditorium B, 680 Plains Road W, Burlington, ON, L7T 4H4

Learning Objectives

• Review indications, contraindications and interactions with OACs
• Review appropriate dosing with DOACs in Atrial Fibrillation
• Review safety outcomes with DOACs vs. Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation
• Review evidence with DOACs in renal compromised patients
• Discuss peri-operative management guidelines with OAC
• Discuss patient counseling and monitoring with OAC

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