Pharmacy Business

‘There was an enormous amount of labour that we had to go through just to help the public—and then we didn’t even get to do it,’ says RxA president.

Skincare brand developed to provide healthier, chemical-free product alternatives.

Federations in Quebec representing medical specialists and residents, along with the association representing pharmacy owners, have also filed their own legal challenges against the law.

This law significantly alters the parameters of negotiation between doctors and the government, but also potentially with other professionals, writes pharmacist advocate Marc Parent.

CBC reporting found this total represented $8 million more than the six years prior combined.

The pilot project launched earlier this year and will now expand to 11 more pharmacies.

The announcement was made as a part of Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy’s fall economic update on Thursday.

Community pharmacists have never been in a better position to care for Canadians in ways proven to improve efficiencies and health outcomes. On the other hand, the financial future of community pharmacies has never been more precarious.