Canadian Drug Expert Committee

• HIV prevention drug added to Nova Scotia pharmacare program

  Pre-exposure prophylaxis - often referred to as PrEP - can be taken daily by people who are at a high-risk for HIV infection.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2018
  
• Calgary family asking AHS to cover cost of drug that could save son’s life

  It's a drug that could be life-saving for a 10-year-old Calgary boy. The problem is his family and dozens of others in similar situations can't afford it.

  Health

  Feb 2, 2018
  
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• Edmonton woman begs Alberta to cover life-changing $250K cystic fibrosis drug

  Since coming off cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi a month ago, 25-year-old Katrina Secord has lost 30 pounds, 21 per cent of her lung function, taken a leave of absence from work and needs IV antibiotics to manage a chest infection.

  Health

  Dec 12, 2017
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• Abortion pill Mifegymiso starts to arrive in Saskatchewan

  While not yet widely available in Saskatchewan, 25 doctors and pharmacists in the province have signed up for training on the use of the abortion pill Mifegymiso.

  Health

  Mar 6, 2017