Alberta Prescriptions

• Alberta to cover treatment for spinal muscular atrophy on case-by-case basis

  Zolgensma, a gene therapy medication, was approved by Health Canada in December, however, the standard drug review and negotiating processes are still not complete.

  Health

  Jan 27, 2021
  
• Alberta snowbirds run into unexpected turbulence when filling prescriptions

  Alberta snowbirds forced to pay out-of-pocket for prescriptions due to COVID-19 limitations

  Health

  Oct 15, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus: Alberta eases 30-day limit on prescription refills

  Alberta pharmacists will soon be able to dispense larger quantities of prescription drugs, after a 30-day limit was put in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2020
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• Alberta senior worried about extra fees after prescriptions limited to 1-month supply

  An announcement from the Alberta government that it was instructing pharmacists to limit prescriptions to one-month quantities is raising some concerns for seniors in the province.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2020