Shoppers Drug Mart

• Shoppers faces proposed class action over claims company is ‘abusive’ to pharmacists

  A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Shoppers Drug Mart and its parent company Loblaw claims that the companies pressure pharmacists fill prescription quotas.

  Canada

  Apr 17
  
• Possible Hepatitis A exposure at Saskatoon Shoppers Drug Mart

  Anyone who purchased food and beverage items between Feb. 27 and March 19 at the Centre Mall Shoppers Drug Mart could have been exposed if they didn't use a self-checkout.

  Canada

  Mar 21
  
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• Manulife will cover specialty drugs at any pharmacy after Loblaw deal backlash

  Manulife Financial has reversed course after initially saying it would transition customers getting specialty drug coverage to fill their prescriptions at Loblaw-owned pharmacies.

  Health

  Feb 5
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• Alberta government applauds expansion of pharmacy care clinics, critic calls it ‘Band-Aid’ solution

  In Alberta, pharmacists can assess patients and prescribe medications for minor illnesses and injuries, administer vaccines and assist with managing chronic illness.

  Health

  Jan 25
• Edmonton pharmacy redesign with focus on patient care

  An Edmonton pharmacy has expanded its model to include three exam rooms where pharmacist can treat patients for chronic illnesses and common minor ailments.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2023
• Saskatchewan government to distribute millions of menstrual products to shelters, schools

  Through a partnership with the provincial government and Shoppers Drug Mart’s Shopper’s Foundation for Women’s Health, a new three-year initiative has been announced.

  Health

  Oct 24, 2023
• Shoppers Drug Mart opens 2 pharmacy care clinics in Ontario

  On Tuesday, the company announced it opened the first two clinics located at Headon Plaza in Burlington and Meadowvale Town Centre in Mississauga.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2023
• Photos released of suspect accused of spitting on Cochrane, Alta. retail worker

  Cochrane RCMP investigators have released surveillance stills of a man accused of spitting on a retail employee while attempting to return merchandise.

  Crime

  Jul 17, 2023
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• Shoppers Drug Mart steps away from medical cannabis with business shift

  Shoppers Drug Mart is moving away from its medical cannabis distribution business and preparing to transfer patients to a platform run by biopharmaceutical company Avicanna Inc.

  Cannabis

  Mar 28, 2023
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• London man without medication after Shoppers Drug Mart systems issue

  A London man is without medication after a Shoppers Drug Mart technical issue. The company confirmed system issues, saying most locations have been restored to normal service.

  Health

  Jan 19, 2023