On July 26, Shoppers Drug Mart announced that one of its Fredericton locations, situated at 1040 Prospect Street, will be participating in the province’s Pharmacist Care Clinic pilot. This pilot is a collaboration between the Government of New Brunswick, New Brunswick College of Pharmacists, and the New Brunswick Pharmacy Association.
Starting from August 1, patients across New Brunswick can schedule appointments to receive healthcare services at select pharmacy locations for a broad range of needs. The pilot project will also enable pharmacists to assess for and provide point-of-care testing for Group A strep. Additionally, they will provide chronic disease management for diabetes, COPD, asthma, and cardiovascular disease. These services are offered at no cost when patients present their New Brunswick health card at one of the participating pharmacies.
“Today’s announcement is about optimizing the role of pharmacists in New Brunswick by allowing them to practice to the full extent of their education, ultimately unlocking their potential,” said Jeff Leger, President of Shoppers Drug Mart. “We commend the government of New Brunswick for recognizing that pharmacists are uniquely qualified to help address some of the gaps that have emerged in primary healthcare systems, providing patients with more options for the quality healthcare services they need and deserve.”
Shoppers Drug Mart is proud to be a funding partner of the pilot, providing support to the University of New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training as they collaborate with the New Brunswick Pharmacists Association to conduct vital research across participating clinics. This research will inform a study that examines the needs of patients and determines future service offerings.
The New Brunswick location follows the successful launch of Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist-led clinics in Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
