Mississauga, ON - Feb 9, 2023 - McKesson Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of veteran executive Joan Eliasek as President of McKesson Canada. Eliasek succeeds Rebecca McKillican who has led the company since August 2020.

Eliasek’s wealth of leadership experience spans over 25 years within the healthcare sector and McKesson Corporation, having held senior leadership roles in areas ranging from operations, marketing, supplier management to extended care sales and customer experience.

As President, Eliasek leads McKesson's diversified portfolio of healthcare businesses in Canada including pharmaceutical distribution operations, biopharma and provider solutions, McKesson's network of independent pharmacies (I.D.A., Guardian, Remedy'sRx, The Medicine Shoppe, Uniprix and Proxim), e-commerce retailer Well.ca, and the Rexall Pharmacy Group.

“I am honoured to be leading a passionate team dedicated to improving the health outcomes of Canadians,” Eliasek said.  “McKesson Canada is an essential part of the Canadian healthcare system, whether we are delivering much needed medications to patients across the country, strengthening our supply chain systems, or helping patients navigate specialized medication therapies. As healthcare becomes increasingly more complex, our position within the healthcare ecosystem offers us a unique opportunity to make a positive and lasting impact.”

Eliasek holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Business Administration from the University of Iowa. She has served on several boards in the healthcare industry, including the Healthcare Industry Distributors Association (HIDA), the HIDA Educational Foundation and the Global Healthcare Exchange. She also served as a long-time advisor to the Professional Women in Healthcare (PWH) board. In 2018, she was recognized as the first recipient of the Anne Eiting Klamar Leadership Award of Distinction and in 2023 she is being named to the Medical Distributor Hall of Fame by Repertoire Magazine.

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Mississauga, ON (January 17, 2023) - Pharmacists at McKesson Canada’s independent pharmacy network including Guardian, I.D.A, Remedy'sRx and The Medicine Shoppe in Ontario can now prescribe and treat 13 minor conditions, including cold sores, pink eye, hemorrhoids, hives and urinary tract infections, among others.

Patients can now walk into their local pharmacy and receive assessment and treatment from their pharmacist for the following 13 conditions:

• hay fever
• oral thrush
• pink eye
• dermatitis
• menstrual cramps
• acid reflux 
• hemorrhoids
• cold sores
• impetigo
• insect bites and hives
• tick bites
• sprains and strains
• urinary tract infections (UTIs)

By allowing pharmacists to support patients with these needs, it increases access to quality care and takes pressure off the health system like hospitals, primary care clinics and emergency rooms.

"Our independent pharmacists at Guardian, I.D.A., Remedy'sRx and The Medicine Shoppe are standing by to help provide greater convenience and choice for their patients to obtain quality healthcare services where they need them the most,” says Smita Patil, Vice President, Retail Member Relations and Professional Affairs at McKesson Canada. “By using their expertise to assess and treat minor conditions, pharmacists help patients get the care they need sooner and closer to home.”

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McKesson Canada is a diversified health-care services leader dedicated to advancing health outcomes for patients. Our teams partner with pharmaceutical companies, care providers, pharmacies, manufacturers, governments, and others to deliver products, services and insights to help make quality care more accessible and affordable.

Today, McKesson Canada’s retail banner group pharmacies, including Guardian, I.D.A, Remedy'sRx and The Medicine Shoppe launched their annual flu shot campaign.

 “Our independently owned community pharmacies are ready to deliver the flu vaccine to Canadians who wish to protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Smita Patil, Vice-President of Retail Member Relations and Professional Affairs, McKesson Canada. “Canadians should feel assured knowing their local pharmacist will be able to provide flu shots with high quality care, knowledge, and a safe environment that prioritizes the health and well-being of patients.”

Every year, tens of thousands of Canadians get sick with the flu. While most people will recover after contracting the flu, it can be life-threating for people at high risk such as children, seniors, and those with chronic health conditions.

Getting vaccinated against the flu every year is an important part of keeping Canadians healthy. The vaccine not only protects individuals against some strains of the virus, but also reduces the severity of symptoms for those who do get the flu.  It takes a community to prevent the spread of influenza and for about every 20 people that get a vaccine, one case is prevented.

Montréal (Québec), le 5 octobre 2022 — Les pharmacies affiliées à Proxim et Uniprix lancent leur campagne annuelle de vaccination contre la grippe.

« Au cours des dernières années, nos pharmaciens communautaires ont su démontrer qu’ils sont partie intégrante du système de santé québécois », a déclaré Erick Gagné, président-directeur général, Proxim et Uniprix. « Après avoir participé à l’effort de vaccination contre la COVID-19, les pharmaciens sont prêts, encore cette année, à vacciner les Québécois qui souhaitent se protéger et protéger leurs proches contre la grippe. »

L'activité grippale dans l'hémisphère Sud ayant été plus précoce par rapport aux années précédentes, la campagne de vaccination contre l'influenza a été devancée cette année et débutera le 5 octobre. Chaque année, des milliers de Québécois souffrent de la grippe, ce qui engorge davantage les hôpitaux et le système de santé. Bien que la plupart des gens se rétablissent après avoir contracté la grippe, celle-ci peut menacer la vie des personnes à risque, notamment celle des enfants, des aînés et des personnes atteintes de maladies chroniques.

Mississauga, ON, October 18, 2021 — Today, McKesson Canada’s retail banner group pharmacies, including Guardian®, I.D.A®, Remedy'sRx® and The Medicine Shoppe® launched their annual flu shot campaign.

“Our independently owned community pharmacies are at the ready, more than ever following a successful COVID-19 vaccination campaign, to deliver the flu vaccine to Canadians who wish to protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Elyse Desmeules Vice-President of Member and Retail Pharmacy Services, McKesson Canada. “Canadians should feel assured knowing their local pharmacist will be able to provide flu shots with high quality care, knowledge, and a safe environment that prioritizes the health and well-being of patients.”

Every year, tens of thousands of Canadians get sick with the flu, putting extra pressure on hospitals and health care systems across the country, which have been strained by the COVID-19 pandemic. While most people will recover after contracting the flu, it can be life-threating for people at high risk such as children, seniors, and those with chronic health conditions.

McKesson Canada's banner pharmacies are introducing safety measures to ensure patients feel safe and secure when receiving their flu shot. Depending on participating locations, this may include appointment scheduling, increased sanitation measures and hand sanitizing stations. Local guidelines implemented to protect the public against COVID-19 will also continue to be adhered to, including physical distancing, reduced store capacity and the wearing of face masks or coverings.