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Province says new framework with pharmacists could save $150-million

Mar 1, 2018 | 6:03 AM

EDMONTON – The Notley government says a new collaborative funding framework with pharmacists will save $150-million over the next two years.

The province says the framework with the Alberta Pharmacists’ Association will reduce health-care costs by slowing the growth of spending on government-sponsored drug programs.

Under the agreement, dispensing fees will drop to $12.15 and a limit will be introduced on frequent dispensing fees of three per day per patient.

Monthly dispensing fees will be limited to two per drug per 28 days.