Here’s how one law from the ‘50s allows corporations to own (some) pharmacies in Ontario A new story in The Globe and Mail highlights this 71 year-old law. We asked Loblaw why Shoppers pharmacists perform so many MedsChecks if it doesn’t mandate quotasHere’s what Loblaw public relations told us. Shoppers Drug Mart billed Ontario almost $62M for MedsCheck in 14 months: Toronto Star investigation This accounts for about 60% of medicine reviews done in that time in Ontario, but the Toronto Star reporting says Shoppers locations only make up 13% of the pharmacies in Ontario. Top news stories for Canadian pharmacists Your one-stop-shop for global headlines for pharmacists on the clinical to the political, and everything in between! Fort St. John-based pharmacist recognized with lifetime achievement award A pharmacist with deep roots in the North Peace was recognized for his contributions to the industry by the BC Pharmacy Association. What U.S. customers can expect as Rite Aid closes or sells all its drugstores The company plans to sell customer prescription files, inventory and other assets as it closes distribution centers and unloads store locations. Rite Aid returns to bankruptcy protection as it seeks to sell most assets The company said Monday that its stores will remain open as it returns to Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Walmart Canada chooses St. Catharines, Ont. as location for its first pharmacy clinic The company has plans to open more pharmacy clinics in select provinces this year. Quest for balance Patients and pharmacists weigh in on investing in the value of pharmacy services. Jeff Leger announces departure from Shoppers Drug Mart In a social media post, Leger said he is set to join another company as CEO in the coming months. First Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last
