Shoppers Drug Mart

Shoppers faces proposed class action over claims company is ‘abusive’ to pharmacists – National

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Shoppers faces proposed class action over claims company is ‘abusive’ to pharmacists – National

A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Shoppers Drug Mart and its parent company Loblaw claims that the companies pressure pharmacists to fill prescription quotas and that their policies can put patients in danger. The lawsuit was filed April 11 at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice by Toronto-based law firm Ricketts Harris LLP. The … Read more

Manulife will cover specialty drugs at any pharmacy after Loblaw deal backlash – National

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Manulife will cover specialty drugs at any pharmacy after Loblaw deal backlash – National

Manulife Financial Corp. says patients who require specialty drugs will be able to fill their prescriptions at any pharmacy after backlash sparked by the insurance provider signing an exclusive arrangement with Loblaw Cos. Ltd. The insurance provider had told patients last month its specialty drug program would transition to being carried out “primarily” through Shoppers … Read more