Health Canada - What We Heard: Proposals for prescription drug transparency

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Health Canada - What We Heard - Proposals for prescription drug transparency. This Health Canada report presents a summary of responses to the Therapeutic Products Directorate's consultation on proposals for prescription drug transparency. The consultation was held online between September 28 and October 28, 2017. Read the Report

CAPDM is pleased to welcome new members ADAPT Pharma Canada Ltd. & Natco Pharma Limited (NATCO)

Monday, April 30, 2018

CAPDM is pleased to welcome new members ADAPT Pharma Canada Ltd. & Natco Pharma Limited (NATCO) to this essential Canadian healthcare supply chain organization. READ MORE 

PHARMACARE NOW: PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE COVERAGE FOR ALL CANADIANS

Thursday, April 19, 2018

The Standing Committe on Health has released its report on Pharmacare. Read or Download 

INVITATION - DEL Annual Licence Review Webinar

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Dear DEL holder,
You are invited to participate in a free webinar on February 2^nd, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM EDT (French) or February 2^nd, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT (English).  

HPSA & Drug Free Kids Canada roll out National Medications Take-back Campaign

Friday, October 6, 2017

Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) partnered with Drug Free Kids Canada to develop a national integrated campaign that focuses on the need for parents to talk to their kids about the dangers of misusing prescription drugs. Marc Paris, Executive Director of Drug Free Kids Canada explained. “If we can get parents to lock up or drop off their prescription medication, we’ll be removing the number one source of drugs for teenage kids.”
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Supply Chain Advancement Network in Health (SCANH) - SCAN Health Design Competition

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Supply Chain Advancement Network in Health (SCANH) Announces Call for Submissions to the SCAN Health Design Competition: Supply Chain Solutions for Global Health Systems

• REAL HEALTH SYSTEM CHALLENGE
• AWARDS FOR TOP 3 SUBMISSIONS
• OPEN TO GLOBAL INDUSTRY & INNOVATORS

Generic drug deal to save Quebec more than $300 million yearly: Barrette

Monday, July 24, 2017

MONTREAL - The Quebec government says it will save more than $300 million a year on generic drugs after reaching a deal with the association representing Canada's generic pharmaceutical companies. View Article 

Cannabis consultations fuel debate over who gets to sell recreational pot

Monday, July 24, 2017

A community centre in St. Stephen heard conflicting opinions echo through its halls Monday morning on who should be allowed to sell recreational cannabis. View Article 

Connecting Pharmaceutical Distribution and Supply Chain Management

Monday, July 24, 2017

As the industry transitions to value-based reimbursement, every dollar counts, and for both retail and hospital pharmacies, there are a lot of dollars to be counted in supply chain management.

McKesson asked Brent Wunderlich, senior director for strategic distribution operations at McKesson, to explain the role pharmaceutical distribution plays in supply chain management for pharmacies and hospitals and to discuss ways pharmacies and hospitals can maximize their drug distribution processes. View article

Barrette ramps up pressure in generic drug negotiations

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Quebec Health Minister Gaetan Barrette vowed on Tuesday to launch a bidding process for generic drugs unless a new deal is reached with the association representing manufacturers by that evening. View article