About the show
Derek Desrosiers and Phil Hauser talk with various insiders, experts, and shining stars in the British Columbia pharmacy industry. Learn how to launch and operate a successful pharmacy – and make it thrive.
Latest episodes
Pharmacy banner programs
Original air date: 21 September 2020
Guest: Greg Shepherd
In this part 1 of a 2 part series on pharmacy banner programs, hosts Derek Desrosiers & Phil Hauser discuss various aspects and benefits of pharmacy banner programs with Pharmasave West CEO, Greg Shepherd. We also delve into how to decide if a banner program is right for your pharmacy and how to begin the process of choosing the right banner.
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Pharmacy advocacy and regulation in British Columbia
Original air date: 11 August 2020
Guests: Geraldine Vance & David Pavan
Host Derek Desrosiers explores the relationship between the College of Pharmacists of BC and the BC Pharmacy Association. We explore the roles of the two organizations and how they see interacting with and supporting each other to move the practice of pharmacy forward.
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Safe supply guidelines and harm reduction
Original air date: 29 June 2020
Guest: Mona Kwong & Guy Felicella
In this episode, we explore the practical and societal issues associated with BC's new safe supply guidelines issued by the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU). We interview Mona Kwong, a pharmacist from the BCCSU and Guy Felicella, a former drug addict and now a peer counsellor at BCCSU.
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About the hosts
Phil Hauser has been a successful Consultant for succession and acquisitions for Independent Pharmacy owners. As a Certified Business Broker (CBB), Phil knows that selling a pharmacy is not easy and requires good planning. Phil also engages young pharmacy professionals looking for first time ownership.