It will have consequences for every facet of the industry. It will depend on the details.
First, I talked a bit about the fact that pharmacists will have to spend a lot of time communicating these changes, given how significant they are.
Second, the government's cost projections should capture the cost of closing the coverage gap between the public plan and private plans. It's also important to make sure that pharmacists continue practising their profession and are compensated for all the counselling they provide.
The difference between a public plan and a private one can be quite significant. For instance, Ontario's dispensing fees are quite low as compared with the national average. If everyone took up that model, it would have a major impact on pharmacies, especially independent pharmacies and rural ones.