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The Connected Care Act: What It Means for Canadian Patients

Your doctor sends a prescription by fax. Your pharmacist cannot see your lab results. Your specialist has no record of what your family doctor prescribed last month. In 2026, this is still how Canadian healthcare works. A new federal law aims to change that.

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Why Canada May Soon Approve Drugs in Weeks, Not Years

A drug approved by the FDA last month is not available in Canada. It might not be for another year. For patients with serious conditions, that wait is not an inconvenience. It is a crisis. Two regulatory changes announced in early 2026 could finally close that gap.

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How AI Is Rewriting Pharmacy in 2026: From Drug Discovery to Your Doorstep

The pharmacy profession is undergoing its most significant transformation since the advent of computerized dispensing. Artificial intelligence is no longer a speculative technology sitting on the horiz

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Alberta's Bill 23 and the Future of Pharmacy Regulation

On December 18, 2025, Alberta's Bill 23 comes into force, amending the Health Professions Act and reinforcing the province's position as a national leader in health professional regulation. Combined

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Canada Health Act Update: Pharmacist Services Must Be Covered

On January 9, 2025, the federal government announced a new Canada Health Act (CHA) Services Policy that will take effect on April 1, 2026. The policy addresses a long-standing gap in Canadian healthc

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