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Manulife and Loblaw reach prescription drugs deal

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If you have a drug plan under Manulife insurance… a Loblaw-owned property like Shoppers Drug Mart is likely the only place you can now go to pick up your prescription.

Earlier this month, the insurer and the supermarket chain brokered an exclusive deal – where 260 medications in the speciality drug care program will now be carried out “primarily” through Shoppers and other Loblaw-owned pharmacies.

Some experts say these kinds of exclusive deals are common south of the border, but over the last few years, the trend is growing here in Canada – raising questions on competition, accessibility, and personalized care.