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Updated COVID-19 vaccines roll out at pharmacies

As two new Health Canada approved vaccines start to arrive at pharmacies, public health officials are encouraging those who most…

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Health

COVID rapid tests may be trickier to find at pharmacies this fall. Here’s what you need to know

Montreal pharmacist Aleck Brodeur just got a shipment of COVID-19 rapid tests. Ever since the temperature has been dropping, more people…

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Nova Scotia

From Saulnierville to Sydney, 14 more pharmacies opening primary care clinics

Fourteen more pharmacies in Nova Scotia will soon be able to provide care for minor ailments and illnesses as part…

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Politics

Nicotine pouches are now restricted to pharmacies. Former smokers say that’s making it harder to quit

Flavoured nicotine pouches are now only available for purchase in Canada from a pharmacist — but some former smokers say…

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Health

Paxlovid pricey for Alberta pharmacies to stock and tougher for patients to find

Concerns are growing in Alberta about the accessibility and affordability of Paxlovid, after the federal government ended its program supplying…

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Health

Ontario regulator exploring legal options to address allegations of corporate pressure at pharmacies

The Ontario College of Pharmacists says it’s working with a legal team to explore its options after thousands of pharmacy…

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Canada

Pharmacies still paying patients kickbacks, DTES sources say

Frontline workers and community members in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside say some pharmacies are paying its patients kickbacks for prescriptions despite…

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Nova Scotia

Measles vaccine in limited supply at Nova Scotia pharmacies

Nova Scotia pharmacies are seeing a surge in demand for measles vaccines (MMR) amid a rise in cases in Canada…

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Business

Manulife says coverage of some specialty drugs will only apply at Loblaw-owned pharmacies

Canadian insurance company Manulife announced that its coverage of certain specialty prescription drugs will only apply at Loblaw-owned pharmacies, a deal that pharmacare policy…

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