“After resuming negotiations earlier this week, a new tentative pharmacy tariff agreement hasbeen reached between the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS) and theDepartment of Health and Wellness. Full details of the agreement will be sharedwith PANS members after a final agreement is confirmed by both sides. To read the full press release, please click [...]
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Tariff Negotiations Break Down
Tariff negotiations between the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS) and the Department of Health and Wellness broke down yesterday. PANS has requested an emergency meeting with Health and Wellness Minister Maureen MacDonald to try and resolve this issue. We will continue to keep you posted on this issue as we approach the June 30 [...]
May 13, 2011 Pharmacists’ fears rise after NDP passes Bill 17
For Immediate Release May 13, 2011 Pharmacists’ fears rise after NDP passes Bill 17 DARTMOUTH – With Bill 17 passing the legislature today, Nova Scotia pharmacists are concerned about the future of pharmacy and the provincial government’s unwillingness to treat pharmacists in a fair manner. “We are concerned that government’s unwillingness to compromise around the [...]
Fair drug pricing law not so fair for pharmacists and patients
For Immediate Release April 12, 2011 Fair drug pricing law not so fair for pharmacists and patients DARTMOUTH, NS – Nova Scotians who turn to pharmacists for many health services should be worried about the impact of the government’s new drug pricing legislation. Rose Dipchand, President of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia, said [...]
