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Media Statement - Professional Services

Thu, Jun 04, 2015

For decades, the primary function of the pharmacy profession has been dispensing medication and speaking with patients about their prescription. While this function plays an even more important role in the pharmacist-patient relationship today, provincial governments across Canada have come to recognize that pharmacists can do more and are well positioned to play a greater role in not just treating and caring for patients, but also contributing to the overall strength and sustainability of the health care system. Since 2007 governments have been expanding the scope of practice for pharmacists…

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REXALL HEALTH NAMES JÜRGEN SCHREIBER CEO

Thu, May 28, 2015

May 28, 2015 EDMONTON – Daryl Katz, Chairman of Katz Group, today announced the appointment of Jürgen Schreiber as CEO of Rexall Health, a newly-established banner under which all of Katz Group’s health-related companies will operate. Mr. Schreiber will join the company in August 2015. Rexall Health includes the following independently-operated businesses: Rexall/Rexall Pharma Plus, a leading Canadian retail pharmacy chain with a dynamic history of innovation and growth, operating under the 100 year old Rexall™ banner. The chain employs over 8,600 people at more than 460…

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Media Statement - Professional Services

Tue, Mar 24, 2015

Rexall and Rexall Pharma Plus pharmacies have a long and proud history of being a pharmacy first. Health care is the core of our business. That’s why we are committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care, as well as improving health outcomes by delivering a more complete and personalized health experience. Over the last several years the role of the pharmacist has expanded.  It is no longer just dispensing medication or filling a prescription.  Pharmacists are playing a more integrated role in patient care by; administering immunizations, conducting medication…

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