PHARMACIST and PATIENT DISCUSSION GUIDE – Summer 2010
Top Line Messages
Funding cuts to frontline healthcare will affect pharmacy services you have come to rely on
We are changing the way we serve you, our patients
Discussion points
Did you know that the Ontario government has cut funding to pharmacies and the services we provide?
There is a large funding gap between what it costs to provide pharmacy [...]
Post Regulation POS Materials – For Download
POS A - Black and White – Bag Stuffer – 8′x 4′
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POS A - Colour – Bag Stuffer – 8′x 4′
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POS A - Black and White - Desk Topper - 8.5′ x 11′
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POS A - Colour - Desk Topper - 8.5′ x 11′
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POS A - Black and White - Poster- 24′ x 30′
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POS A - Colour - Poster- [...]
LETTER: A Message from the Campaign Steering Committee
To whom it may concern,
It has been ten months since the Ontario’s Community Pharmacies Coalition campaign was launched. During that time we stood up for pharmacy and for community health care and we thank all of you who participated for your dedicated and ongoing effort, time, and support.
The Coalition’s campaign was focused on a majority [...]
ONTARIO DRUG REFORM – INDUSTRY IMPACT
The Coalition continues to review and assess the potential impact of the final regulations announced by the Ontario government. Notwithstanding the introduction of a transition fee that phases out over 3 years, a typical Ontario pharmacy will lose $200K in the first year, almost $300K in the second year and losses in subsequent years are [...]
UPDATE: OCPh Letter to MOHLTC
The Coalition sent a letter to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Tuesday, highlighting the concerns of pharmacists and asking for clarity on some transition issues and more information about the implementation of the new regulations.
View the letter here.
UPDATE: Transitional Issues
On Wednesday, June 16 Coalition members met with Helen Stevenson and Pamela MacDonald of the MOHLTC to discuss transitional issues arising from the new regulations.
Following are the highlights of that discussion:
• The Ministry currently has no plan for a washout period for existing inventory, but are providing a 10-day notice period of price change. We [...]
Overview of new regulations
Click here for an overview of the provincial regulations.
FEEDBACK: Transitional Issues
The Coalition has established a list of issues and questions regarding the transition to operating under the new regulations. The highest priority issues have been submitted to the Ministry and the comprehensive list which follows is being maintained.
We’re looking for your feedback and additions to this list based on your experience and expertise. Please review [...]
OPCh to Minister: Patient Services and Care Still at Risk
Ontario’s Community Pharmacies to Minister: Patient Services and Care Still at Risk
Pharmacists react to new regulations and vow to fight for patient care
TORONTO, June 8 /CNW/ – Ontario’s Community Pharmacies Coalition are extremely disappointed by yesterday’s announcement by Health Minister Deb Matthews and the posting of amendments to regulations under the OBDA and DIDFA [...]
UPDATED: Key Facts
Please use these key facts when communicating with patients, media and the public. Click here to view pdf.