A better Prescription
Every developed country with a universal health care system provides universal coverage of prescription drugs ... ... except Canada!
Accessibility Appropriateness Affordability
Accessibility
Share of adults not taking Rx because of cost Source: Commonwealth Fund 2016 International Health Policy Survey
20,000 800
Appropriateness
Affordability
Canadian dollars per capita Per capita expenditure on medicines, 2014 Source: OECD Health Statistics 2016
% difference from other countries What drives higher Rx spending in Canada? Source: Morgan et al 2017 (forthcoming)
For $1 million, how many patients could receive a year’s supply of cholesterol treatment? 6,993 37,037 66,667 in Canada in the UK in New Zealand
Industrial development?
Accessibility Appropriateness Affordability
OK, so what is a “better prescription” for Canada?
Coordinated health and pharmaceutical policies ... ... to promote the health of Canadians equitably and sustainably
Accessibility Safety Appropriateness Value
Universal pharmacare Improved regulation and information National strategy on medicine use Modernized procurement and pricing
Health Canada is presently consulting on the public release of clinical information in drug submissions
Health Canada is presently consulting on new price regulations
Canada is poised for a coordinated strategy on medicine use
Every other developed country with a universal health care system provides universal coverage of prescription drugs ... ... so should Canada!
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