Alberta maintaining $100 COVID vaccine fee The government says it's making it easier to get the vaccine this year as it's waiving the fee for anyone over the age of 65 and once again supplying pharmacies with the COVID vaccine to administer. More Saskatchewan pharmacies begin offering strep and ear infection careThe latest expansion brings testing and treatment services to more than 100 pharmacies, with more locations expected in January. Weight-loss drugs shaping up to be a boon for grocers' pharmacy units Loblaw executives are projecting double-digit growth for GLP-1 sales in 2027. Health Canada to hold info sessions on new controlled substance rules October sessions will walk community pharmacy teams through federal changes taking effect Oct. 1. Hormone therapy patches coming loose? How pharmacists can help B.C PharmaCare says it has received reports of covered menopause hormone therapy patches not sticking properly and is looking into the issue. Here’s what pharmacy professionals need to know about the new controlled substance rules Federal changes taking effect Oct. 1 will give pharmacy technicians a bigger role in handling controlled substances. PEBC removes Evaluating Exam requirement for international pharmacy graduates The October 2026 exam will be the last one offered, as PEBC prepares to roll out a new certification pathway next year. Ontario pharmacist suspended after falsifying records, allowing pharmacy to operate without pharmacist present The OCP called the pharmacist’s actions a ‘serious disregard for his professional responsibilities’ and ordered a four-month suspension. Canada hosts the pharmacy world FIP's World Congress in Montreal was a chance for Canadian pharmacists to tell their stories—and learn from others. Virtual care doctor sanctioned for issuing improper cross-border prescription for unlicensed online pharmacy Dr. Omatseye Edema has been ordered to complete a record-keeping course and a risk-management course but is not facing any fine or suspension. From new centres of excellence to a declaration on priorities when fighting AMR: FIP in a year FIP celebrates successes in 2025 annual report as it readies for 2026 World Congress in Montreal. Quebec pharmacists are about to be able to renew prescriptions without limit This and other expansions to scope of practice are coming in December. First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
