Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

How different configurations of pharmacare could affect pharmacy bottom lines
The choice between a single-payer plan and a mixed-payer one could have a profound impact on pharmacies’ workload and revenues.
Have your say: CPSO seeking input on its policy for closing a medical practice
Policy sets out professional and legal obligations for Ontario physicians who are closing their practice for extended period.

Canadian tobacco litigation sparks controversy—and massive proposed settlement

Proposed settlement to provide $32 billion in compensation to individuals and provinces and territories.
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds decision in Shoppers Drug Mart franchise class action

The suit accused Shoppers Drug Mart of breaching a franchise agreement and unfairly seizing profits, and alleged that it owed them money.
OMA asks for physicians’ help in spreading new advocacy campaign

Association has pre-set social media messages for physicians to use.
Massachusetts pharmacist gets up to 15 years in prison for meningitis outbreak deaths

More than 700 people in 20 states were sickened with fungal meningitis or other debilitating illnesses, and dozens died, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With pharmacare through the Senate, Trudeau calls on premiers to start cutting deals

The pharmacare bill passed the Senate without amendments Thursday, and received royal assent shortly after.
Poilievre supports mandatory drug, psychiatric treatment for kids, prisoners

The Conservative leader said earlier this summer he was open to the idea, but needed to study the issue more closely.
Government’s proposed CSR would expand scope for techs

New regulations will give techs more responsibility in dealing with controlled substances.
TikTok is designed to be addictive to kids and causes them harm, U.S. states’ lawsuits say

At the heart of each lawsuit is the TikTok algorithm, which powers what users see on the platform by populating the app’s main ‘For You’ feed with content tailored to people’s interests.

How different configurations of pharmacare could affect pharmacy bottom lines

Have your say: CPSO seeking input on its policy for closing a medical practice

Canadian tobacco litigation sparks controversy—and massive proposed settlement

Ontario Court of Appeal upholds decision in Shoppers Drug Mart franchise class action

OMA asks for physicians’ help in spreading new advocacy campaign

Massachusetts pharmacist gets up to 15 years in prison for meningitis outbreak deaths

With pharmacare through the Senate, Trudeau calls on premiers to start cutting deals

Poilievre supports mandatory drug, psychiatric treatment for kids, prisoners

Government’s proposed CSR would expand scope for techs

TikTok is designed to be addictive to kids and causes them harm, U.S. states’ lawsuits say