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E-PrescribingDigital HealthHealth Canada
PrescribeIT Is Shutting Down: What It Means for Canadian E-Prescribing
Canada spent over 250 million dollars building PrescribeIT, a national e-prescribing platform. On May 29, 2026, it shuts down. Less than 5 percent of Canadian prescriptions are electronic. The failure of the centralized approach is now an opportunity for digital pharmacies to lead.
PlusVirtual TeamMay 18, 2026
7 min493
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 min14815
Health CanadaDrug ApprovalsRegulatory Reform
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.
PlusVirtual TeamFeb 21, 2026
7 min18815
Alzheimer's DiseaseLecanemabDrug Approval
Canada Approves First Alzheimer's Disease-Modifying Drug
On October 25, 2025, Health Canada approved lecanemab, marketed as Leqembi, making it the first disease-modifying treatment for Alzheimer's disease available to Canadian patients. Unlike existing Al
PlusVirtual TeamOct 27, 2025
3 min17116
Health CanadaControlled SubstancesPharmacy Regulation
Health Canada Modernizes Controlled Substances Regulations
Canada's controlled substances regulations were written for a different era of pharmacy practice. Many of the rules governing how pharmacies handle narcotics, controlled drugs, and targeted substances
PlusVirtual TeamJul 21, 2025
4 min20418