Since the announcement, pharmacists have approached ACP countries to share their concerns about the impact of the agreement on their ability to support their patients and their livelihoods. Although the ACP ES is not legally authorized to set fees, set fee rules or negotiate professional fees, we understand the concerns expressed by pharmacists. Many pharmacists approached the college to share the impact of the agreement on access to services that are important for certain segments of the population, particularly vulnerable groups. Effective May 17, 2018, the new funding agreement is expected to save $150 million over the next two years by reducing the rate of health care spending. Instead of increasing pharmacy pay by 12.3% over the next two years, the new framework will slow growth to 4.3%. A compound prescription is a drug specially prepared by the pharmacy for your use. A rural pharmacy incentive pays an additional $2.00 for the first 10,000 prescriptions that were filled in a fiscal year. This incentive applies to pharmacies located 25 km or more apart. BY SONYA FELIX MARCH 7, 2018 For CANADIANHEALTHNETWORK.CA levy fees are governed by the regulation on the payment of medically prescribed drug benefits, which defines career expenses as « the amount regularly charged by a pharmacist responsible for paying the fee without reimbursement. » This Regulation ensures that pharmaceutical service providers establish a single market-based fee for which customers who provide payments provide services equivalent to those provided by Pharmacare beneficiaries. These pharmacy services are no substitute for the need for you to see other health care providers, such as Z.B your family doctor. The new agreement came after a year of discussions between the Alberta Pharmacists Association (RxA), Alberta Health and Alberta Blue Cross (ABC). Margaret Wing, CEO of RxA, described the process as « difficult, » particularly because RxA had to sign a confidentiality agreement that meant they could not consult with pharmacists or inform them about what was going to happen. As a result, pharmacists were surprised and appalled by the announcement of the new agreement on February 28, described by the government as « the first of its kind in Canada. » The Alberta Health press release states that the government has worked closely with RxA to « achieve a fiscally responsible agreement that respects pharmacists and protects the stability of the sector. » Albertans with valid Alberta health care coverage can benefit free of charge from certain pharmacy services, making it easier for you to access primary health care.