CACDS is the national voice of community chain pharmacy in Canada. The 22 members of CACDS are traditional chain drug stores, grocery chains and mass merchandisers with pharmacies. Together, CACDS members operate 5,424 pharmacies that dispense 78% of the nation's prescriptions each year. CACDS members employ more than 98,000 Canadians, including 59% of the pharmacists in Canada. The 180 Associate Members of CACDS represent all supply categories and services in the retail pharmacy industry, including pharmaceuticals, health and wellness products, self-care medications and other consumer products. CACDS was founded in 1995.
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