Manulife-Loblaw deal raises questions over ties between insurance companies, big drug retailers

Manulife says its coverage of certain specialty prescription drugs will only apply at Loblaw-owned pharmacies, raising questions over the relationship between insurance providers and major pharmacy retailers. For independent pharmacists like Kyro Maseh, who owns Lawlor Pharmasave in Toronto, the deal signals another shift away from personalized care for patients who have a longstanding relationship with their local […]

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Understanding OCD

HYDERABAD : Many of us have encountered individuals diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a distinct group characterised by obsessions and compulsions. Despite their meticulous attention to personal hygiene and commitment to a healthy lifestyle, a recent study published in the British Medical Journal reveals that individuals with OCD may face an elevated risk of mortality […]

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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Drug Price Markups

Image Credit: Adobe Stock Images/MaxZolotukhin.com One major component of Pharmaceutical Commerce’s coverage revolves around drug pricing in the pharma industry. With drug prices in the United States reportedly being higher than any other nation, it opens the floodgates up to affordability issues that can hinder patients’ access to medication. A study published in The New […]

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Anchor Health Inks Expansion at Seattle-Area MOB

Anchor Health Properties acquired Woodland Medical Plaza in 2018. Image courtesy of Anchor Health Properties Anchor Health Properties acquired Woodland Medical Plaza in 2018. Image courtesy of Anchor Health Properties Anchor Health Properties acquired Woodland Medical Plaza in 2018. Image courtesy of Anchor Health Properties EvergreenHealth has renewed and expanded its lease at the Woodlands […]

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Jays, Turner agree to terms on one-year deal

Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have added some much-needed pop to their lineup by agreeing to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on a one-year contract worth US$13 million, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday. The 39-year-old Turner, who hit .276 with 23 homers and […]

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