Ontario regulator exploring legal options to address allegations of corporate pressure at pharmacies
The Ontario College of Pharmacists says it's working with a legal team to explore its options after thousands of pharmacy employees came forward to share "deeply troubling" stories about corporate pressure to perform billable services — sometimes at the expense of patient care.
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The Ontario College of Pharmacists says it's working with a legal team to explore its options after thousands of pharmacy employees came forward to share "deeply troubling" stories about corporate pressure to perform billable services — sometimes at the expense of patient care.