Absolutely. You have to understand that the agreement is between CIC and Medavie Blue Cross, not between CIC and pharmacists. Pharmacists have not reached an agreement with Medavie Blue Cross. They do not know the terms of the agreement between the two parties. However, the fact that such an agreement has been signed between CIC and Medavie Blue Cross will facilitate matters. Medavie will be linked electronically and in real time with pharmacists. Every time the pharmacist provides a service, he will know whether or not that service is covered. This will certainly make things better, but an agreement is still needed to provide a proper framework.
On February 3rd, 2011. See this statement in context.