CICPO and Blue Cross Reach New Agreement

Continuing to build on a good partnership - promoting best health outcomes resulting in controlled costs the Council of Independent Community Pharmacy Owners and Medavie Blue Cross have reached a new agreement.

This agreement comes at a time when independent pharmacy revenues are being eroded by changes to generic drug pricing at the governmental level. “We are pleased to see Medavie Blue Cross participate in a process of real negotiation and meaningful recognition of independent pharmacy in Newfoundland and Labrador,” says Director of Third Party Relations CICPO, Phil O’Keefe.

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This type of industrial cooperation will achieve the best results both from a fiscal and health perspective. Positive negotiations that recognize the needs of and objectives of both sides - prove consultation and collaboration work in an arena of respect.