PANS News - Government

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Jun, 2011
Pharmacy customers facing cash crunch because of NDP mismanagement

Jun 16 2011

Baillie, Jamie

Pharmacy agreement talks have stalled with deadline only two weeks away

SYDNEY, NS – Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie says in two weeks, people going to pharmacies to fill their prescriptions may find their government Pharmacare cards not accepted and full cash payment required. Some pharmacies have begun to inform their customers that effective July 1st, Pharmacare cards may not be accepted at the prescription counter.

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10
Jun, 2011
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 deadline.

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10
Jun, 2011
PC Response to Tariff Negotiation Breakdown
"Government should keep its word and treat pharmacists fairly," reads the press release issued by Progressive Conservative Health and Wellness critic Chris d’Entremont.
 
To read the full statement, please click here.
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17
May, 2011
Bill 17 (Fair Drug Pricing Act) Passed

On May 13, 2011 the government of Nova Scotia passed Bill 17 (Fair Drug Pricing Act).

Liberal MLA Diana Whalen introduced a Hoist Motion to delay third reading of the Bill. All Liberal, Progressive Conservative and Independent MLAs supported Ms. Whalen’s motion. The NDP MLAs did not.

In a rare move, the NDP also shut down debate on third reading and forced a vote.

Bill 17 still has to be proclaimed to become law.

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17
May, 2011
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

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12
Apr, 2011
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.

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