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Sask. physician sanctioned for sending inflammatory fax to pharmacy and encouraging patient to move prescriptions

In his fax message, Dr. Ian Cowan took issue with the pharmacy providing services to members of a homeless encampment, calling them ‘drug-addicted campers.’
6/17/2026

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