November 23, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Loblaw Companies, Shoppers Drug Mart
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

BRAMPTON, Ontario – Loblaw Companies announced on Monday the Ontario launch of the PC Health app, a new health and wellness app powered by League, the country’s leading health operating system (health OS) technology provider. First launched in Atlantic Canada in October, the app is designed to empower Canadians with convenient access to healthcare resources
November 18, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
diabetes care, LifeScan, Shoppers Drug Mart
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Supplier News

BURNABY, British Columbia — LifeScan, a world leader in blood glucose monitoring and maker of the iconic OneTouch brand, announced a partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart to pilot the retailer’s first digital diabetes management program. The six-month pilot program aims to improve health outcomes by simplifying self-management for Canadians living with diabetes. Launching at 10 select Ontario
October 16, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Jeff Leger, Loblaw Companies, Shoppers Drug Mart
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

BRAMPTON, Ontario — Loblaw announced the launch of the PC Health app, an innovative solution to provide Canadians access to care and resources how and where they want it. Powered by League, the country’s leading health operating system (health OS) technology provider, the PC Health app is the latest step in Loblaw’s journey to provide
September 21, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Jeff Leger, Shoppers Drug Mart
Issue 09-21-2020, News

TORONTO — Jeff Leger, president of Shoppers Drug Mart, Canada’s largest drug chain, discussed recent developments at the company including the launch of Shoppers’ first freestanding health clinic, the retailer’s innovative home health care and beauty clinic formats with Chain Drug Review editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Woldt, in a video forum hosted by CDR and sister publication
September 15, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
digital health, Loblaw, Loblaw Companies, Maple Corporation, Shoppers Drug Mart
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, News, Technology

TORONTO — Loblaw Companies announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Shoppers Drug Mart will invest $75 million in a minority stake in Maple Corporation, the leading virtual care provider in Canada. Maple is a thriving Canadian telemedicine provider that allows patients to connect online with a variety of healthcare professionals, including general practitioners, specialists
September 14, 2020 by Jeffrey Woldt
Jeff Leger, Shoppers Drug Mart, Video Forum
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Videos

Jeff Leger, president of Shoppers Drug Mart, Canada’s largest drug chain, discusses recent developments at the company in this week’s Video Forum. The launch of Shoppers’ first freestanding health clinic, the retailer’s innovative home health care and beauty clinic formats, and the medical marijuana business are among the subjects covered.
August 12, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Shoppers Drug Mart, the Health Clinic by Shoppers
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

BRAMPTON, Ontario — Shoppers Drug Mart announced the opening of its first managed medical clinic in Toronto on Wednesday. Owned and operated by Shoppers Drug Mart, the Health Clinic by Shoppers is a primary-care and family practice clinic, providing patients with convenient, one-stop access to medical services and trusted advice. Located at Lawrence Ave. and
July 8, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
in-store virtual care across British Columbia locations, Jeff Leger, Maple, Shoppers Drug Mart
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart and Canada’s leading virtual care provider, Maple, have launched in-store virtual care across British Columbia locations. Online doctor visits at Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies are covered by B.C.’s Medical Services Plan (MSP), just like in-person appointments. The virtual care service is intended to support British Columbians who may not have access to a family
April 22, 2020 by Jeff Leger
COVID-19, Jeff Leger, Shoppers Drug Mart
Featured Articles, Issue 04-13-2020, Leading Headlines, Opinion

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles on how retailers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis. As COVID-19 continues to affect the lives of Canadians, our stores have been deemed an essential service and have been asked to remain open during these very uncertain times. While there have obviously been a lot
March 17, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVD-19, Jeff Leger, Maple, Shoppers Drug Mart
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy, Retail News, Technology

TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart, in partnership with technology platform Maple, has launched a virtual care service for patients to help relieve the current burden on the acute health care system, specifically emergency rooms and hospitals. Where virtual care is not funded by provincial governments, Shoppers will fund online physician consultations at no cost to
January 7, 2020 by Geoff Walden
Jeff Leger, Shoppers Drug Mart
Featured Articles, Issue 01-06-2020, Leading Headlines, Retail News

TORONTO — Jeff Leger began his career as a pharmacist, and what he learned then very much informs what he does now as president of Shoppers Drug Mart (Shoppers). “Pharmacy, other than the technical component, is really about customer service,” he says. “It’s about connecting with people and not just with the prescriptions — it’s
January 6, 2020 by David Pinto
Judy Sansone, Lewis Drug, SDM, Shoppers Drug Mart, Walgreens, Walmart Health
Issue 01-06-2020, Opinion

This issue of Chain Drug Review includes — indeed highlights — our editors’ choices for the most outstanding retailers of the year that ended last month. We at CDR do not take these awards lightly. Nor do we give our selections a cursory review before moving on to other subjects and future issues of the
December 3, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Jeff Leger, medical cannabis, Medical Cannabis by Shoppers, Shoppers Drug Mart
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart has expanded its online platform for the sale of medical cannabis to include Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island (PEI), New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. The service breaks down existing barriers for patients by providing convenient access to a broader range of options through a single source,
November 29, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Ken Cahill, Mark Rolnick, Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety c, Shoppers Drug Mart, SilverCloud Health, The Health Solutions by Shoppers group works with Canadian employers with employee health benefit plans, Zebrina Kassam
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart announced a partnership with SilverCloud Health, a global leader in digital mental health solutions. The partnership will enable Canadian employers to include SilverCloud Health’s award-winning, clinically proven digital mental health platform for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as part of their health benefit plans, for use by employees with mental health