Pharmacare Watch (Volume 8)

2024 Federal Budget Released

• National Pharmacare
• Drug Shortages
• Government relations

On April 16, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. While light on health commitments, the 2024 Budget c…

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Statement from Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada on Introduction of Bill C-64

• National Pharmacare

The following statement was released by Sandra Hanna, CEO of Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, following the tabling of Bill C-64:  An Act respecting pharmacare in the House of Commo…

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Universal pharmacare plan needs to improve access without disrupting care

• National Pharmacare

Policymakers need to ensure there are no disruptions or diminished access to medications for Canadians who already have some form of drug coverage through their own benefits programs.

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