PANS News
24
Jun, 2011
Province Reaches Tentative Agreement with Pharmacies
"The province has reached a tentative agreement with pharmacies that paves the way for lower drug prices and will make life better for Nova Scotians enrolled in Pharmacare. "
To read the full press release, please click here.
17
Jun, 2011
Health Canada Advisories, Warnings and Recalls – June 17, 2011
Health Canada reviewing diabetes drug pioglitazone (Actos) and potential risk of bladder cancer. For more information, click here
17
Jun, 2011
Some N.S. pharmacists won't fill prescriptions as drug price dispute lingers
By THE CANADIAN PRESS
Thu, Jun 16 - 6:29 PM
Health Minister Maureen MacDonald says she's aware some pharmacists are telling customers in Nova Scotia they won't be able to fill prescriptions with a Pharmacare card as of July 1, but she says her department is trying to resolve a dispute over drug pricing before that happens.
17
Jun, 2011
Pharmacare clients may have to pay for meds up front
Drugstores, Health Department at odds over dispensing fees
By JOHN McPHEE Health Reporter
Fri, Jun 17 - 7:19 AM
Some drugstores are telling Pharmacare clients — mostly seniors, those
on welfare and the disabled — they will have to pay cash up front for
prescriptions if a deal isn’t reached with the province on dispensing
fees.
17
Jun, 2011
Health Canada Advisories, Warnings and Recalls – June 27, 2011
Health Canada reviewing stop-smoking drug Champix (varenicline tartrate) and potential risk of heart problems in patients with heart disease
16
Jun, 2011
Health Canada Advisories, Warnings and Recalls – June 15, 2011
Antipsychotic drugs: Labelling updateregarding the risk of abnormal muscle movements and withdrawal symptomsin newborns exposed during pregnancy. For more information, click here
16
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.
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.