The Alberta government is cutting reimbursements for clinical pharmacy services, to control a projected $30 million overspend on its $670-million pharmacy budget. However, this approach may overlook Alberta’s unique and growing pressures. With record numbers of new residents, including immigrants and inter-provincial movers, Alberta is experiencing unprecedented growth that has led to a housing crisis and heightened health-care demand. In this context, Alberta’s pharmacy budget overrun deserves thoughtful consideration.
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