Natalie Mehra, Executive Director of the Ontario Health Coalition, dives into the evolving role of pharmacists in Canada’s healthcare system. With millions lacking family doctors, pharmacists can now prescribe for minor ailments, a potential game-changer but fraught with concerns over training and misdiagnosis. She discusses the pressures leading to this shift, the impact of for-profit healthcare on access, and the urgent need for team-based, non-profit care models. The balance between expanding pharmacist roles and maintaining quality care raises important questions for the future.
