Pharmacy Business

Saskatchewan survey gathers info about pharmacy technicians

Saskatchewan pharmacies will soon be responding to a new survey of pharmacy technicians and assistants in the province.
PharmD: A step in the right direction

I was originally concerned about the shift towards and entry-to-practice PharmD. Here's what changed my mind.
Drug spending is slowing, according to CIHI

Spending on prescribed drugs in Canada is slowing, owing to the expiration of patents on popular brands, according to new data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).
Manitoba proposes paid services

At the annual Manitoba Society of Pharmacists meeting April 6, pharmacists learned that a Reimbursement Proposal for Professional Pharmacy Services has been developed and is being examined by Manitoba Health.
As pharmacists hold rallies, RxA and Alberta government tell different stories

Hundreds chant "Patient Care First!" outside Alberta Legislature as part of pharmacist rally across Alberta to protest sudden generic pricing cuts.
Months after arrest, N.S. doctor charged in alleged pot ring

A Nova Scotia physician has been charged in a massive marijuana bust, four months after he was arrested in the investigation.
Newfoundland economist says independent pharmacies in trouble

The writing is on the wall for independents, reknowned economist says.
Thiessen to head review of cancer drug supply

Review highlights complexity of pharmaceutical out-sourcing system.

Expanded tech duties on horizon in Manitoba