Pharmacists often are the eyes and ears of physicians on the front lines. We see patients, especially addiction patients or patients who are receiving pain medications, many times throughout the year. In New Brunswick, the average number of visits by a New Brunswicker to a pharmacist is 16 times a year. It's a great opportunity for identifying and for collaborating with our physicians on our addiction programs to find solutions and make sure that these patients who are in the throes of addiction can get treatment. I think pharmacists play a key role in collaborating with other health professionals.
On October 18th, 2016. See this statement in context.