Independents

Independent banner Pharmasave has always been a pharmacy-first organization, with pharmaceuticals accounting for three-quarters of its members’ sales.

Snowdon Pharmacy, a pillar of frontline health care in downtown Toronto for over a century, recently underwent a $300,000 renovation to pave the way for an expanded scope of practice.

Supporting paid pharmacy services

B.C. pharmacist Bob Mehr is in the good news department again with his purchase of two more pharmacies, including Robson Pharmasave in downtown Vancouver and a Pure Pharmacy in White Rock.

Heritage brands standing firm

So far, 2010 in Ontario has been all abuzz about drug system reform: How deep will it cut and how will pharmacy adapt to survive. But there’s been plenty of other activity in the province as well, some quite positive.