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Find a replacement pharmacist in Quebec, with no agency
Need a replacement pharmacist for one shift, a week of vacation or a permanent position? With PharmaBase, you post your contract and locum pharmacists from across Quebec apply directly, with no agency fees and no non-solicitation clause.
- 1,100+ pharmacists signed up
- 10,000+ shifts filled in 2 years
- One fixed annual subscription
- No non-solicitation clause
How to find a replacement pharmacist with PharmaBase
- Post your contract in the app: dates, hours, hourly rate, per diem, travel expenses and housing.
- Interested relief pharmacists apply. You see their profile, distance and ratings.
- Message or call them directly to confirm the terms.
- The pharmacist you choose sends you an invoice, with GST and QST.
Need a last-minute replacement?
Unexpected sick leave or a sudden departure? Post a contract from your phone in a few minutes: pharmacists on the platform see it right away, and you can contact applicants without waiting for an agency to call you back.
Why PharmaBase instead of a staffing agency?
- Predictable cost: one fixed annual subscription per pharmacy instead of agency fees on every shift.
- You choose the pharmacist from the applicants.
- You negotiate the rate and terms directly.
- You can hire the pharmacist permanently, with no penalty.
Temporary shifts and permanent positions
Post replacement contracts for a day, a week or longer, as well as permanent positions. Pharmacies that welcome pharmacy students can also open some shifts to students, under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Locum pharmacists across Quebec
PharmaBase is available in every region of Quebec: Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and the South Shore, the North Shore, Quebec City and Lévis, Gatineau, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières and Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, as well as Abitibi-Témiscamingue, the Côte-Nord, Gaspésie and the Bas-Saint-Laurent, where the pharmacist shortage is often felt most.
For a replacement in a remote region, list the per diem, travel expenses and housing directly in the contract.
FAQ
Pharmacy replacement
How do I find a replacement pharmacist quickly?
Post your contract in the PharmaBase app: pharmacists on the platform see it right away and apply directly. You can then message or call them with no middleman.
How much does a pharmacy replacement cost with PharmaBase?
The pharmacy pays one fixed annual subscription per pharmacy, with no agency fees. The pharmacist's hourly rate is negotiated directly between you.
Can I hire the locum pharmacist permanently?
Yes. There is no non-solicitation clause: you can hire the pharmacist, on or off the platform, with no fee or penalty.
Are the pharmacists verified?
Yes. Every pharmacist must hold a valid licence from the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec, which PharmaBase verifies at sign-up. The pharmacy remains responsible for checking the identity of the professional who comes in.
Which regions do you cover?
All of Quebec. Pharmacies in remote regions can list the per diem, travel expenses and housing they offer, which are shown in the contract.
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