Jean-François Dubé is a licensed Pharmacist with the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec (OPQ) and has 14 years of experience managing community pharmacies in Montreal. He specializes in medication reviews for chronic patients and maximizing the new prescribing powers granted to pharmacists in Quebec. He is a passionate educator on drug interactions and seasonal health prevention.
A graduate of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Université Laval, Jean-François Dubé has spent over a decade on the front lines of community healthcare in Montreal. He creates content to help patients bridge the gap when they cannot access a family doctor, utilizing the full scope of Bill 31 which allows pharmacists to prescribe for minor conditions like UTIs, shingles, and allergic rhinitis. Jean-François is particularly skilled in 'deprescribing'—working with patients and their doctors to safely reduce unnecessary medications, especially in the elderly population. He has a deep understanding of the RAMQ drug list regarding what is covered versus what requires special authorization, and he frequently advises patients on generic versus brand-name bioequivalence to save costs. His expertise extends to travel health, seasonal vaccination protocols, and the practical management of chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes through lifestyle adjustments and precise pharmaceutical adherence. He aims to make the pharmacy the first hub of triage in the healthcare system.