In this episode, John Papastergiou is joined by Ajit Johal to explore the evolving role of pharmacists in vaccination services. They delve into the importance of vaccinations like HPV and flu, discussing how pharmacists are ideally positioned to enhance community health through expanded vaccination programs. The conversation highlights the challenges and successes of integrating comprehensive vaccination services in pharmacy practice, including patient education and vaccine management.
Ajit Johal is a practicing community pharmacist, clinical educator, and assistant professor at the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Vancouver, British Columbia. He champions pharmacists as integral to the primary care infrastructure and 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. Focusing on the “implementation science” behind embracing an expanded scope of practice to improve patient outcomes in a community pharmacy practice.
We are grateful to Merck Canada for their financial support of this educational program to help enhance the knowledge and education of pharmacists.
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Written by: Ajit Johal BSP RPh CTH Pharmacist & Clinical Director (Vaccine Center of Excellence Program)
