Public healthManulife says coverage of some specialty drugs will only apply at Loblaw-owned pharmacies | CBC News
Manulife has announced that its coverage of certain specialty prescription drugs will only be available at Loblaw-owned pharmacies, raising concerns about competition and patient access to medication.
The exclusivity deal between Manulife and Loblaw is part of a growing trend of preferred pharmacy network arrangements in Canada, similar to those seen in the US.
The arrangement affects around 260 medications and could impact smaller pharmacies and limit options for patients. [ more ]