Summary
Where knowledge, networking and new ideas come together.
Join us for an insightful conference designed to equip Canadian healthcare professionals and pharmacy team members with the tools, knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in our ever-evolving industry.
The CONNEXT lineup of experts will discuss a wide range of topics crucial to both clinical pharmacy practice and workplace well-being including:
Burnout Be Gone! Keys to Identify, Address and Prevent Burnout in Yourself and Your Workplace — Laura Hambley Lovett, PhD
Despite wider conversation on the importance of mental health, 1 in 5 Canadians report that their mental health has declined in the past year, and levels of burnout are on the rise.
The pressures of constant change, work overload, economic uncertainty and global tensions have added to stress levels.
Dr. Laura is an Organizational Psychologist and thought leader on how workplaces must evolve to support the whole human being. This engaging and evidence-based presentation will explore the warning signs of burnout, and how to prevent and address burnout in your organization. We will discuss specific applications to the pharmaceutical compounding field, and how constant stress and burnout decreases longevity. As leaders in health, it’s important to proactively address the silent health killer: workplace stress.
Red-Pilling Cortisol: A Deep Dive Into Its Measurements and the Clinical Significance of Cortisol Laboratory Testing — George Gillson, MD, PhD
Understand the critical role cortisol and cortisone plays in patient health, identify why free cortisol testing in isolation is insufficient to properly assess patients, and recognize the multiple factors determining the delivery of cortisol to receptors in target tissue cells:
- Hydrogenation of cortisol and cortisone
- Cortisol-cortisone interconversion
- Cortisol binding globulin
- Conjugation of cortisol
- Role of T3, bile acids, colonic flora
Compounding Innovation: Top 10 Formulas Shaping 2025 Industry Trends — Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM & Nat Jones, RPh, FAPC
Stay ahead of the curve! Explore the top compounding formulae and emerging compounding trends for 2025.
Exploring Low-Dose Naltrexone: Case Studies in Clinical Practice — Jeanette Queen, MS, NP, FAAFM, ABAAHP
Jeanette will provide insight into patient dosing schedules and practical considerations for implementing LDN as part of patient care in clinical practice through discussion of various patient case studies.
Balancing Your Hormones & Inflammation: The Use of LDN in Menopause and Perimenopause — Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM
This session will dive into the science behind perimenopause and menopause as an inflammatory state, exploring how hormonal shifts during this transition can trigger systemic inflammation. We will then focus on the role of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) as a potential therapeutic tool in managing these inflammatory processes.
All About Testing Your Compounds: Essential Insights and How to Get Started — Ross Caputo, PhD
Gain practical knowledge on testing your compounded products to ensure safety, efficacy and compliance. Discover best practices to optimize your compound testing process.
And much more!
In addition to the industry-leading education you’ve come to expect from the CONNEXT Canadian Compounding Conference, this event will provide an opportunity to network with peers and exchange ideas. You’ll leave Vancouver with actionable insights to help you improve your practice and better serve your patients.
Don’t miss out — register today and join us at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront!
Conference May 2-3, with Welcome Reception May 1 at 7 p.m. PT
Registration Includes:
- Educational materials available via app
- Eligible for ACPE credit for pharmacists and technicians
Optional Event — Sunset Dinner Cruise:
Get ready to set sail with PCCA and Spirit Cruises. Join us for a night of luxury, delicious cuisine and breathtaking views as we tour Vancouver's beautiful coastline. Enjoy the stunning city skyline and picturesque harbour sights. Vessel will set sail at 6pm. Buffet dinner is included. $95/person, spouses welcome. Registrations for this optional event due by April 17, 2025.
What Members Are Saying
"PCCA’s CONNEXT Canadian Compounding Conference is a must for Canadian compounders. This was an amazing learning and networking experience, and I was able to implement practical learnings from the conference immediately. From the knowledgeable, inspiring speakers to the always-helpful, courteous PCCA staff, I felt supported and engaged throughout the conference. Having the event at a hotel with close access to the airport was a drawing feature for me. We are already looking forward to Vancouver 2025!"
— Alyson MacLean, Cochranes Pharmasave
"Attending PCCA’s CONNEXT Canadian Compounding Conference was an incredible educational experience. The speakers were knowledgeable and engaging, providing valuable insights and practical compounding tips I can implement in my practice. Overall, I left the conference feeling inspired and motivated to elevate my compounding pharmacy practice."
— Neda Debassige Toeg, Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding
Accommodations
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
1133 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3
604.689.9211
Click here to book your online reservation.
PCCA Rate: $299/night
Book before April 1, 2025, to get the discounted rate for your hotel stay. Rooms and rates are based on availability. If you miss the hotel cutoff date, you will need to book your room at another nearby hotel unless there are rooms still available.
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