The previous Trudeau government budgeted $1.5 billion over five years for the first phase of pharmacare, which covers the cost of some diabetes medications and contraceptives for patients.
Pharmacists in Alberta a suiting up in matching black vests to highlight the policy issues facing the profession in the province, from funding cuts to vaccine restrictions.
As more provinces expand scope of practice for pharmacists to include point-of-care testing, the CPhA is offering a new course to help pharmacists get up to speed on these skills.
