You may want to know more about a new prescription drug, such as how quickly the drug was approved by Health Canada, whether there have been any recent safety warnings about it or how the drug compares to other medications for the same condition.
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If you want to know more about a drug, Health Canada provides information online through several websites. However, some information appears to be getting harder to find.
So many diseases to treat, so little money and time.
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Drug development takes a great deal of time, money and effort. While future profits play a big factor in which diseases gets prioritized, advocacy and research incentives can also tilt the scale.
A national pharmacare program may one day be a reality in Canada. Myths abound about how it would work and what the consequences would be for Canadians and pharmaceutical companies.
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As Canadians consider possibilities for pharmacare reform in the coming months, they should have access to the best available evidence about how it might work in our country.
If your baby has a rare disease, should we put a limit on how much to spend on the drug that may save her?
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Specialty prescription drugs are responsible for countless medical miracles, but their high price tag is the main reason health care costs are out of control.