2015 OTC Market Report: PreviewDespite ongoing sales slump, signs point to better days ahead. Stateside: Uproar as pharmacists refuse drug after miscarriageGeorgia law allows pharmacists to refuse to dispense misoprostol for religious reasons. Drugstore chain Walgreens aims to close about 200 US stores, expands cost reduction plan Closings latest example of strategy shift for a company that was once opening 500 stores a year. Hefty compensation package for ex-Shoppers president Pilla received more than $25 million on leaving Loblaw Cos. Stateside: Unions target retail drug chains After success in pressuring Walmart to increase wages. CBC still talking about pharmacy quotas Report publishes internal documents from pharmacy chains exposing quota system. Australia: Community Pharmacy Agreement attacked for high cost Agreement turned 941 pharmacies into million dollar operations says audit. CBC finds quotas affecting quality of pharmacy services Pharmacists say they feel pressured to perform more med reviews than they can handle. Pharmacy tech jobs exploding in Canada While a nationwide trend, the market is especially hot in Ontario. Another new senior executive at McKesson Canada Richard Brennan will be responsible for leading McKesson Canada’s growing pharmacy banner business. First Previous 56 57 58 59 60 Next Last