Manitoba Government and Consumer Protection Minister Ron Lemieux

Consumer Protection Minister Ron Lemieux: The NDP government is facing pressure from supporters to get pharmacies to list their dispensing fees so consumers can shop around for the best price. A spokeswoman for Consumer Protection Minister Ron Lemieux says the government is looking into how to make the fees more transparent. Related Items Poll Do prescription dispensing fees affect your choice of pharmacies? Yes, I get my prescriptions filled where it's cheapest. No, I pay no attention to fees. I choose pharmacies by convenience only. I've never heard of dispensing fees. View Results , according to Winnipeg Free Press. "We are looking ... to see what role the Manitoba government can play in helping Manitobans get a clear, upfront understanding of pharmacy dispensing fees and fair prices on medications," she said in an emailed statement. Manitoba is looking at becoming one of the first provinces in Canada to force pharmacies to disclose how much people have to pay to get their prescriptions filled. Rachel Morgan said Lemieux has been asked to look into the issue. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.