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Compensation plan for pharmacy services (Ministerial Order 614/2018)

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The compensation plan for pharmacy services, first established in 2012, aims to improve patient access to health professionals, increase efficiency in health care delivery, provide incentives for... More ≫

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The compensation plan for pharmacy services, first established in 2012, aims to improve patient access to health professionals, increase efficiency in health care delivery, provide incentives for patient-focused pharmacy care in the community, and increase the capacity of the health care system overall by better utilizing health professionals.

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Compensation plan for pharmacy services (Ministerial Order 601/2018)

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The compensation plan for pharmacy services, first established in 2012, aims to improve patient access to health professionals, increase efficiency in health care delivery, provide incentives for... More ≫

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The compensation plan for pharmacy services, first established in 2012, aims to improve patient access to health professionals, increase efficiency in health care delivery, provide incentives for patient-focused pharmacy care in the community, and increase the capacity of the health care system overall by better utilizing health professionals.

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Compensation plan for pharmacy services (Ministerial Order 600/2018)

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The compensation plan for pharmacy services, first established in 2012, aims to improve patient access to health professionals, increase efficiency in health care delivery, provide incentives for... More ≫

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The compensation plan for pharmacy services, first established in 2012, aims to improve patient access to health professionals, increase efficiency in health care delivery, provide incentives for patient-focused pharmacy care in the community, and increase the capacity of the health care system overall by better utilizing health professionals.

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Canadian publicly funded prescription drug plans, expenditures and an overview of patient impacts

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This report compares publicly-funded drug programs across Canada and determines where Alberta fits in comparison to the other provinces/territories with respect to its publicly-funded drug plans,... More ≫

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This report compares publicly-funded drug programs across Canada and determines where Alberta fits in comparison to the other provinces/territories with respect to its publicly-funded drug plans, drug access, expenditures, and patient-borne out-of-pocket costs.

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Pharmaceutical information network data standard. Version 2.1

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2012 Data standard definition for the data set for prescribing, dispensing and management of a patient's medication profile. This includes information related to the drug, provider, patient,... More ≫

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2012 Data standard definition for the data set for prescribing, dispensing and management of a patient's medication profile. This includes information related to the drug, provider, patient, prescribing and dispensing of prescriptions.

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Prescription drug misuse in Alberta : everyone’s problem

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The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs is harming too many Albertans. Ease of access and affordability of medications such as opioid pain relievers, stimulants, tranquillizers and sedatives,... More ≫

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The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs is harming too many Albertans. Ease of access and affordability of medications such as opioid pain relievers, stimulants, tranquillizers and sedatives, can quickly and easily lead to addiction. Compounding this ease of accessibility and affordability is the false perception that if a health care practitioner prescribes these medications, they are safe. This report from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health provides statistics on the prevalence of prescription drug use and misuse, outlines the main issues that need to be addressed, and provides four recommended actions to address the problem.

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Alberta pharmaceutical strategy [2008]

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Alberta Health and Wellness announced the creation of a Health Action Plan for Alberta in April 2008. A key component of this plan is the development of a pharmaceutical strategy. The majority of... More ≫

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Alberta Health and Wellness announced the creation of a Health Action Plan for Alberta in April 2008. A key component of this plan is the development of a pharmaceutical strategy. The majority of working Albertans are not covered by government-sponsored programs, and spending on drugs is increasing at a rate three times higher than that of physician or hospital services. To support the development of an Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy, two consultations were undertaken in 2008. The Strategy outlined in this document is a response to the findings and recommendations of these consultations, and its goal is to make drug coverage more accessible, affordable, efficient and therapeutically effective.

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Alberta pharmaceutical strategy : stakeholder consultation

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A Health Action Plan for Alberta was announced by the Minister of Health and Wellness in April 2008. A key component of this plan is the development of a pharmaceutical strategy. A consultation... More ≫

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A Health Action Plan for Alberta was announced by the Minister of Health and Wellness in April 2008. A key component of this plan is the development of a pharmaceutical strategy. A consultation process was implemented to meet key stakeholders, summarize their comments, and make key recommendations. Meetings were held with 16 stakeholder groups representing patients, physicians, pharmacists, employers, benefit providers, and the pharmaceutical industry. Written submissions were also welcomed. This document summarizes the stakeholders input and presents 10 recommendations for the government to implement.

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