Drug Coverage
Ford government expands coverage for ‘miracle drug’ Spinraza, but with age cap
In a statement, Health Minister Christine Elliott said coverage is being expanded from the existing Type 1 SMA patients to include Type 2 and 3 for children and adolescents. Continue reading
‘They don’t have to do a lot to do well’: expert on Saskatchewan government
The New Democrats have said they will continue to press the Saskatchewan Party government on how it handled several contentious developments, including plans for Brandt Industries to move into Regina’s Wascana Centre. Continue reading
‘Every month is a scramble’: B.C family pleads for coverage of son’s $8K drug bill
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
Treating 21 year-old Tristin Ozard’s Crohn’s disease costs $8,000 a month. The family has taken out a third mortgage to pay the bills. Continue reading
Okanagan MLA pushes province, drug company to provide compassionate coverage for pricey drug
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“Her health is deteriorating every day and they could fix it if they chose to.” Continue reading
Hundreds of Canadians die every year because they can’t afford medication: nurses’ union
People are dying because they can’t afford their prescription medication, says the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. Continue reading
Universal pharmacare would provide better health care but costs a concern: health committee
Wednesday’s report includes 18 recommendations the committee says could form a blueprint of sorts for a new single-payer, publicly funded prescription drug coverage program. Continue reading
‘A devastating feeling’: Sooke boy denied coverage for rare drug for 3rd time
“I just see dollar signs with our current situation.” Continue reading
Vernon mother with cystic fibrosis says $248K drug has given her life back. But now she can’t afford it
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The Province of B.C. and a drug manufacturer are trading blame over access to the treatment. Continue reading
Watchdog says universal pharmacare would cost Ottawa $19B
The Parliamentary Budget Officer is estimating that a national pharmacare program would cost the Canadian government a little over $19 billion per year, but overall savings on drug spending could be substantial. Continue reading