Medicure Inc. announced that Dr. Neil Owens has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of the company effective July 1, 2019. In this capacity, Dr. Owens will be responsible for implementing the company's strategic plans, and overseeing day-to-day operations, including the advancement and management of new and existing pharmaceutical products. Dr. Albert Friesen has served as the company's President since May of 2016 and will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the company and as Chair of its Board of Directors. Dr. Neil Owens has worked at Medicure since 2014, in various positions of increasing responsibility, most recently as Director, Scientific Affairs.