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May 30, 2013

Generic drug reimbursement cuts draw anger, controversy in Canada

When does the double-edged sword of generic drug price reductions begin to cut the government agency or health system holding the sword?

That's the question many pharmacy leaders in Canada have for the provincial health system policy-makers who have embarked on a crusade to whack pharmacy reimbursement levels for many lower-cost generic medicines sold under the nation's publicly funded health system.

May 7, 2013

Pharmasave Drugs appoints Carmen Churcott as CEO

Pharmasave Drugs, which has more than 400 independently operated community pharmacy locations in nine provinces, has appointed Carmen Churcott as CEO.

May 7, 2013

Target soft opens western Canada stores

Target opened 22 of its stores in western Canada Tuesday and will open two more next Tuesday, the mass merchandise retailer said.

December 12, 2012

Teva granted global license to experimental pain drug

Xenon Pharmaceuticals is licensing an experimental pain drug to Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in a deal worth up to $376 million, the companies said.

November 27, 2012

Target holiday tour across Canada heralds planned store openings

Target will sponsor a tour across Canada that will visit more than 20 communities ahead of the planned opening of its stores in the country, the mass-merchandise retailer said Tuesday.

July 31, 2012

Paragon shareholders green light acquisition by Shoppers Drug Mart

Shareholders of Paragon Pharmacies have approved the sale of 19 retail pharmacies and three central fill pharmacies to Shoppers Drug Mart.

July 5, 2012

Purchase price revised in Shoppers Drug Mart, Paragon Pharmacies deal

The purchase price of Paragon Pharmacies by Shoppers Drug Mart has been revised and now stands at about $73.5 million, according to a statement issued by Paragon Pharmacies.

May 23, 2012

Shoppers Drug Mart to acquire 19 Paragon pharmacies, three central fills

Canadian retailer Shoppers Drug Mart is looking to acquire 19 retail pharmacies and three central fill pharmacies located in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba from Paragon for about $75 million in cash.

May 8, 2012

Research: Canadian researchers discover pathway to developing universal flu vaccines

University of British Columbia researchers may have found a way to develop universal flu vaccines and eliminate the need for seasonal flu vaccinations, university officials announced Tuesday.

January 27, 2012

Target expands list of Canada stores opening next year

Just a few weeks after unveiling the locations of its first 24 stores in Canada, Target released an expanded list of stores that will debut in 2013.

December 20, 2011

Prestige makes blockbuster acquisition: 17 GSK legacy brands

Prestige on Tuesday acquired 17 over-the-counter brands from GlaxoSmithKline for a total of $660 million in cash.

July 28, 2011

GSK expects to divest noncore OTC brands by late 2011, company says

GlaxoSmithKline expects to close the deal on the divestiture of several over-the-counter brands that were identified in April, the company stated Tuesday as part of its second-quarter earnings results.

July 25, 2011

Walgreens goes digital with online greeting card service

PNI Digital Media on Monday announced an agreement with Walgreens to provide and operate an online stationery service for the Chicago-based pharmacy.

April 15, 2011

Just In Case arriving in Canada's London Drugs stores

Canada’s London Drugs on Thursday announced it was picking up distribution of Cana International Distributing’s Just In Case — a fashion-centric compact that bridges beauty and sexual heath.

February 2, 2011

BC, Goody's get package updates

GlaxoSmithKline on Wednesday announced its support for the Wounded Warrior Project and Victory Junction, a camp for children with special needs, through its analgesic powder brands, BC and Goody’s.

November 16, 2010

Dollar Tree completes purchase of Dollar Giant assets

Dollar Tree on Wednesday announced that it has completed its purchase of the assets of...