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Digital HealthHealth CanadaePharmacy
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.
PlusVirtual TeamMar 18, 2026
8 min978
Artificial IntelligencePharmacy TechnologyDrug Discovery
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
PlusVirtual TeamJan 20, 2026
7 min13612
Virtual CareTelepharmacyOntario Healthcare
Ontario Approves Virtual Care Policy for Pharmacists
On September 16, 2025, the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) approved its Virtual Care Policy, marking a turning point for telepharmacy in the province. Effective September 30, 2025, the policy re
PlusVirtual TeamSep 15, 2025
4 min14516
Smart PackagingMedication AdherenceDigital Health
Smart Packaging and Digital Adherence: The Future of Medication Management
Medication non-adherence costs healthcare systems an estimated $300 billion annually in the United States alone. In Canada, the figure runs into the billions, contributing to preventable hospitalizatio
PlusVirtual TeamMay 19, 2025
4 min21717
Artificial IntelligencePharmacy TechnologyMedication Safety
AI at the Pharmacy Counter: Smarter Dispensing, Fewer Errors
The 2024 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting made one thing clear: artificial intelligence is no longer a theoretical tool for pharmacy. It is actively being deployed in community pharmacies, hospital system
PlusVirtual TeamJun 18, 2024
4 min19311
Pharmacy Management SoftwareDigital HealthArtificial Intelligence
Exploring the Synergy Between AI and the Pharmaceutical Industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new era in the healthcare landscape, and the pharmacy industry stands at the forefront of this transformative wave. As we delve into 2024, AI's impact on pharmacy operations, patient care, and drug development is becoming increasingly evident. Let's e...
Zahra JazayeriMar 6, 2024
3 min31723