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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).

I was originally concerned about the shift towards and entry-to-practice PharmD. Here's what changed my mind.

MONTREAL | Doctors in Quebec are calling on the provincial government to expand medical coverage to pay for ultrasounds and other imaging procedures when they are performed outside hospitals.

Hundreds chant "Patient Care First!" outside Alberta Legislature as part of pharmacist rally across Alberta to protest sudden generic pricing cuts.

GPs specializing in mental health is an increasing necessity as the number of Canadians facing—and seeking help for—mental health issues continues to grow.

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.

EDMONTON | Alberta Health Minister Fred Horne expressed confidence this week that ongoing fee talks with the Alberta Medical Association could soon reach a conclusion.