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Blogs are written by pharmacy professionals

Getting Back into a Routine

September is here, and with the arrival of the cooler air and changing colours we are all adjusting to getting back into our routines....

3 Reasons Relief Work Should be Something to Consider

No matter what stage of your career you are in, relief work can offer many attractive benefits. With the events of 2020, there is...

Demand for Pharmacists is Increasing – here are some reasons why

Most recently, the main driver for the increase in demand for pharmacists has been the key role they’ve played to support the healthcare system...

Tips to Avoid Burnout

Pharmacists inevitably go through stressful days, but what can you do to set yourself up for success and tackle these challenges? Are you calm and...

Finding Reliable Relief Staff is at Your Fingertips.

Over the past decade, pharmacies have been taking on more patient care, such as vaccinations, general health care inquires, and in some instances, mental...

The Story of Relief Buddy

Pharmacists created Relief Buddy out of necessity after facing difficulty landing a full-time job post-graduation and had poor experiences with alternative staffing options. Many...

Pharmacy Staffing in a Pandemic

The Relief Buddy partnership with the OPA was announced at the start of the global pandemic. COVID-19 has caused the world to review and...

Relief Buddy and OPA Partner to support 2020 pharmacy graduates

Many of the 2020 pharmacy graduates in Ontario have been unable to complete the OSCE this year, adding stress and uncertainty for those so...

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Top 5 Reasons to Use Relief Buddy When Employees go on Vacation

Can you believe it? It seems like Spring just arrived and we are already thinking about and looking ahead to the summer months. Are...

Coping with Pharmacy Staffing Shortages

These days, nearly all businesses are facing staffing challenges, and pharmacies are no exception. A term that most have heard by now “the great...

Getting Back into a Routine

September is here, and with the arrival of the cooler air and changing colours we are all adjusting to getting back into our routines....