Ontario Exploring More Ways to Expand Role of Pharmacists

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is looking at additional innovative and creative ways to make pharmacies a one-stop-shop for people to conveniently connect to care, close to home by further expanding the ability of pharmacists to provide care. Starting today, the government is consulting with its partners on further expanding the ability of pharmacists to provide care by treating additional …

See a pharmacist in British Columbia

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British Columbia – Pharmacists are an important part of your health care team and offer a variety of services. Over 409,000 people have been treated for minor ailments or gotten free contraceptives from pharmacists since June 2023. Book an appointment or walk-in to a pharmacy to find out more. How pharmacists can help you In addition to consulting on and dispensing prescriptions, pharmacists can: …

Health Canada on FDA decision on Florida bulk drug import plan

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Ottawa – On January 5, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the state of Florida’s plan to import select Canadian prescription drugs in bulk. The Government of Canada is taking all necessary action to safeguard the drug supply and ensure Canadians have access to the prescription drugs they need and has been clear in its position: bulk importation …

Connecting Indigenous Peoples to Culturally Appropriate Care

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Expanded training program helping health care providers better meet the needs of Indigenous communities TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing up to $1 million over the next two years to expand the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council’s (IPHCC) Indigenous cultural safety training program. This expansion will allow the program to deliver more cultural training sessions to health care organizations …