The Pharmacists' Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (PANL) has had the net affect of zero on the Provincial Government - this despite claims by the group regarding its relationship with government. The Tory Blue Book does not even mention the word pharmacist or pharmacy.
The only thing the Blue Book talks about is the lowering of costs on medications. There is nothing about rural pharmacy or the profession.
CETA the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement with the European Union - which threatens to extend patents on widely used prescription drugs - no mention. The only thing mentioned are tariffs so products can compete.
This government is not committed to rural or inner-city pharmacy - has not held the profession out for medication and disease management - in fact they have not held out the profession for anything.
Rural and inner-city independent pharmacy is being forgotten - which means people and their health care do not matter to the Progressive Conservatives.
The choice for independent pharmacy is clear - the choice for rural communities and inner-city neighbourhoods is clear. The only party with a platform on pharmacy including the use of pharmacists to their full capacity is the Liberal Party.
Please stay tuned for copy of Minister Tom Marshall's transcript regarding pharmacy.
This blog is dedicated to discussing Independent Pharmacy Issues in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Council of Independent Community Pharmacy Owners invites the public we serve to ask questions and make comments.
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