Drug Plans

Uncertainty looms over how physicians will be impacted if the Alberta government imposes restrictions on healthcare access for those with a ‘non-permanent immigration status.’

Provinces and territories have raised concerns about the federal budget, which forecasts an end to some targeted healthcare funding after March 2027.

The group's recommendations centre on streamlining the Special Authority process, which allows patients to get full or partial PharmaCare coverage for medications or devices that otherwise would not be fully covered.

How one province is making it easier for physicians to find the answer.

What still needs improvement as Manitoba declares a public health emergency?

The antibody targets the buildup of amyloid plaque in the brain, which is believed to be an underlying cause of the disease.

Primary Health Minister Justin Wright says the government has signed a new three-year funding agreement with pharmacists, and as part of the deal Alberta is increasing dispensing fees for the first time in a decade.

Just released trends report highlights growing impact of chronic disease and specialty treatments on plan sustainability.

At BCPHA’s annual conference, insurers and government officials discussed how rising drug costs, GLP-1s and chronic disease are reshaping the future of pharmacy care.

But don’t expect to be paid for ordering labs—because no one gets paid for that, noted a ministry official at the BCPhA conference.