Alberta opting out of federal pharmacare just might save your coverage
Federal pharmacare could potentially lead to the loss of certain treatments covered by private insurance
Federal pharmacare could potentially lead to the loss of certain treatments covered by private insurance
Politicians have to stop creating impediments to access
Of all new drug submissions filed between 2015 and 2019, only 33 per cent received a response within the target timeline
Why are we biting the hand that saved us?
Rather than covering every Canadian for drugs they can already afford, we should focus on those who fall through the cracks
The Trudeau government must exercise prudence and target assistance to Canadians with the greatest need
Free prescription drugs won’t mean a thing if Canadians can’t access the drugs they need. There has to be a better way to manage our supply
Canadians have witnessed major scandals, offensive remarks, daily mud-slinging and policy proposals with big, shiny numbers that are wasteful enough to make adults cry
Canada must cautiously approach any policy change that puts patients, innovation and innovative industries at risk
Both countries partner with the private sector and expect patients to share the cost of treatment
Public coverage in Quebec is not only more generous, but drug approval is more timely than anywhere else in the country
When it comes to prescription drug coverage, our health system has plenty in common with the United States – and that’s not a good thing
Prescription drug policy in Canada ought to be decided in the interest of Canadians, not based on the power of industry sector lobbies