Pharmacy Business

Script Runner and Uber Direct partner to improve prescription delivery in Canada
Companies say the new partnership will allow pharmacists to get medications to patients more quickly and cheaply—and with less strain on resources.
Felix Health secures $53M in funding to expand weight loss, preventative care offerings
The company announced it has closed on a round of funding led by the Canadian Business Growth Fund, with participation from the Business Development Bank of Canada, BMO Capital Partners, Whitecap Venture Partners and H Venture Partners.

Virtual U.K. health provider sets up program for patients stopping weight-loss treatments

Boots’ first-of-its-kind services comes after national guidance calls for action plans
Why this Ontario pharmacist started an orphan patient clinic

It isn’t just a service being provided, it's a way to shine a spotlight on the importance of expanded scope of practice for Ontario’s pharmacists, who could be filling in some of these gaps for patients without a physician.
Flash Pharmacy founders say they are redefining the modern pharmacy

For co-founders Peter Shahbeigi and Poya Ezadpana, Flash Pharmacy isn’t just another digital startup—it’s a reimagining of how pharmacy care can reach every corner of Canada.
Drug News—October 2025

A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories.
Breaking through barriers: Why better systems are required for collaboration

What a seamless flow of information between a patient and their various care providers could look like.
Two-day summit highlights role of specialty pharmacy

This year's Specialty Pharmacy Summit will be held in Toronto on Nov. 6 to 7.
Ottawa hasn't approached Alberta, Sask., about pharmacare since election: ministers

Prime Minister Mark Carney said last month that his government is committed to bringing the rest of the country on board as pharmacare and the government’s dental plan ‘make a huge difference to many people’s lives.’
5 tips for improving chronic disease management in community practice

As the third-largest healthcare profession in the country, Canada’s 50,000+ pharmacists are uniquely positioned and accessible to contribute to the provision of chronic disease management.

Script Runner and Uber Direct partner to improve prescription delivery in Canada

Felix Health secures $53M in funding to expand weight loss, preventative care offerings

Virtual U.K. health provider sets up program for patients stopping weight-loss treatments

Why this Ontario pharmacist started an orphan patient clinic

Flash Pharmacy founders say they are redefining the modern pharmacy

Drug News—October 2025

Breaking through barriers: Why better systems are required for collaboration

Two-day summit highlights role of specialty pharmacy

Ottawa hasn't approached Alberta, Sask., about pharmacare since election: ministers

5 tips for improving chronic disease management in community practice