As the trade in counterfeit drugs grows, so do the risks to Canadian patients and the costs to legitimate manufacturers The threat of counterfeit pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise in Canada. From April 2016 to March 2017, Health Canada seized close to 5,500 packages of counterfeit drugs – mainly sexual enhancement drugs such as
Prescription Drugs
A 2-Step Solution to Reduce The Cost of Prescription Drugs for Canadians
on October 2nd, 2014

Canadians with a chronic illness face costs of between a few hundred dollars to over a $1,000 per yea By Danielle Martin and Steve Morgan : Decision makers often talk of “low hanging fruit” – policies that involve minimal disruption but can yield quick wins. Pharmacare – a program that would see all prescription drug
Easy access to new prescription drugs depends on where you live
on April 24th, 2012
Health Canada’s slower approval process potentially harms patients who otherwise might be able to buy the new drugs. Thus, the federal government could speed up access by harmonizing with the Europeans and Americans on regulatory approvals. It would save companies and taxpayers money and help those in need of the newer drugs.