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97 per cent of Canadians have drug coverage and other lies drug manufactures are pushing
Monday, July 31st, 2023
In reality, millions of Canadians are uninsured for the medicines they need… Those lucky enough to have coverage often still face sizable deductibles and copayments… one in 10 Canadians skips prescriptions because of out-of-pocket costs. This makes patients sicker and generates at least $1 billion annually in preventable demand for medical and hospital care… it is high-cost medicines that are putting workplace health benefits at risk.
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Time to fight for universal Pharmacare
Saturday, September 8th, 2012
August 21, 2012
Provincial drug plans cover only limited populations, such as seniors or social assistance recipients, or limited costs… Private drug insurance is a perk not easily obtained by Canadians who are retired, self-employed or employees of small companies. The patchwork of drug coverage in Canada has consequences that cost us all.
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